Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

This month, we’re focusing on infectious diseases, a topic that affects lives and communities around the world. Here, you’ll find the latest research news, insights, and discoveries shaping how infectious diseases are being studied, prevented, and treated globally.

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 12-Jan-2026 08:11 ET (12-Jan-2026 13:11 GMT/UTC)

30-Sep-2025

Mix insect, plant, and cultivated proteins for healthier, greener, tastier food, say experts

Frontiers
Peer-Reviewed Publication
29-Sep-2025

Many older adults – especially Gen X women – show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication
29-Sep-2025

Group-based and online lifestyle counselling helped men improve their diets – risk of type 2 diabetes was lower especially among those genetically predisposed

University of Eastern Finland
Peer-Reviewed Publication
26-Sep-2025

SDSU study links food and beverage temperature to mental and gut health

San Diego State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
25-Sep-2025

New study develops culturally-informed food insecurity screener for Navajo Nation patients

Elsevier
Peer-Reviewed Publication