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31-Mar-2026

Pancreatic fat linked to greater heart and metabolic health risks in children and adolescents with obesity

European Association for the Study of Obesity
Reports and Proceedings

Higher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors, including higher than average body mass index (BMI), elevated diastolic blood pressure, higher levels of abdominal and liver fat, and insulin resistance, according to new research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

 

Meeting

European Congress on Obesity 2026 (ECO2026)

31-Mar-2026

Sudeshni Naidoo named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist John Greenspan Global Oral Health Research Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Sudeshni Naidoo as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist John Greenspan Global Oral Health Research Award.

31-Mar-2026

 

Biochar from peanut shells boosts soil health and crop quality over the long term

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A long-term field study across major agricultural regions in China has revealed that biochar made from peanut shells can significantly improve soil fertility and enhance crop quality by reshaping soil microbial communities.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

Maobin Yang named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Isaac Schour Memorial Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Maobin Yang as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Isaac Schour Memorial Award.

31-Mar-2026

David Conway named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced David Conway as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award.

31-Mar-2026

Mario Brondani named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Mario Brondani as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research.

31-Mar-2026

Joy Richman named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology Research

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Joy Richman as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology Research.