NCCN brought together more than a thousand oncology professionals at the NCCN 2026 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, with hundreds more joining virtually. This year’s event featured educational sessions on the latest breakthroughs in cancer prevention and treatment, clinical guidelines updates, guidance for improving cancer center operations, plus panel discussions on critical issues in care delivery.

With perinatal or birth period depression being linked to maternal well-being and child development, researchers examined whether antibiotic use might be linked to mental health during pregnancy. An analysis of data from approximately 94,000 participants found that antibiotic use before and during early pregnancy was associated with higher odds of psychological distress, with a stepwise pattern observed. The findings may inform discussions about appropriate antibiotic use among women planning pregnancy.

Older adults in India have almost 12% higher risk of depression when their adult children are unemployed. A new study from Umeå University shows that unemployment among younger generations increases the risk of poor mental health among parents, particularly in a society where many older adults are both economically and socially dependent on their children.