--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | Research News (6) description: Research News | Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (6) --- [![JMIR-Publications\_logo\_2020\_blue](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Logos/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png "JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu # JMIR Publications # Newsroom Select Category Aging Artificial Intelligence Digital Psychiatry Early Career Researcher Events Industry News JMIR News Libraries Open Access Peer Review Research News Women in Science Posts about: ## Research News (6) ![Social robot Ivy in care for intellectual disabilities led to 63% sustained use, reducing caregiver workload but needing better setup.](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Mark%20Steins%20blog%202.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [How Social Robots May Empower Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities](https://blog.jmir.org/how-social-robots-may-empower-care-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities) 24 November 2025 11:54 a.m. Labor shortages are straining healthcare systems worldwide, severely challenging their ability to sustain high-quality, person-centered care, especially for people with intellectual disabilities. As organizations search for innovative assistants, social robots are moving from concept to reality, showing potential to support both clients and overstretched professional caregivers. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/how-social-robots-may-empower-care-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities) ![The Digital Heart of Diabetes Care: Celebrating World Diabetes Day with JMIR Diabetes](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Announcement%20Headers/World%20Diabetes%20Day%202025.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Celebrating World Diabetes Day with JMIR Diabetes](https://blog.jmir.org/celebrating-world-diabetes-day-with-jmir-diabetes) 12 November 2025 10:30 a.m. **November 14th** marks **World Diabetes Day**, a critical moment to raise global awareness of a condition affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. This day, commemorating the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, is a reminder of both historical medical breakthroughs and the **urgent need for continuous innovation** in prevention, management, and care. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/celebrating-world-diabetes-day-with-jmir-diabetes) ![Ethical Empowerment: Designing a Digital Ecosystem for Mental Well-Being](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Federico%20Colecchia%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Ethical Empowerment: Designing a Digital Ecosystem for Mental Well-Being](https://blog.jmir.org/ethical-empowerment-designing-a-digital-ecosystem-for-mental-well-being) 6 November 2025 4:03 p.m. Mental health and well-being are critical not only for individuals, but also for society and the economy. Yet, current support systems often suffer from capacity limitations and fragmented digital tools, highlighting the need for a more integrated approach that facilitates scalable, proactive care.  ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/ethical-empowerment-designing-a-digital-ecosystem-for-mental-well-being) ![The Digital Catalysts: A Framework for Next-Generation Health Games](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Christopher%20Aigner%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Digital Catalysts: A Framework for Next-Generation Health Games](https://blog.jmir.org/the-digital-catalysts-a-framework-for-next-generation-health-games) 5 November 2025 3:34 p.m. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and various cancers, are responsible for a staggering 74% of all global deaths annually. Modifiable behavioral risk factors – like poor diet, physical inactivity, and smoking – contribute to many of these diseases. Serious games and gamified applications hold immense potential to help users change their behavior and reduce their risk, but the impact of most existing solutions is limited by interoperability issues. That is, many gamified solutions operate in isolation—they cannot talk to each other or be easily integrated with other patient data in the broader healthcare system. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-digital-catalysts-a-framework-for-next-generation-health-games) ![Beyond the Headlines: How Celebrity News Impacts Cancer Screening in Japan](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Breast%20cancer%20blog%20post%204.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [How Celebrity News Impacts Cancer Screening in Japan](https://blog.jmir.org/how-celebrity-news-impacts-cancer-screening-in-japan) 17 October 2025 10:54 a.m. *October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies. Understanding what motivates people to seek screening is paramount to reducing breast cancer mortality.* ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/how-celebrity-news-impacts-cancer-screening-in-japan) ![October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Breast%20cancer%20blog%20post%203.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Damage Done: Could Epstein-Barr Increase Breast Cancer Risk?](https://blog.jmir.org/the-damage-done-could-epstein-barr-increase-breast-cancer-risk) 14 October 2025 3:45 p.m. *October is* ***Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada****. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. Globally, more than 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 1, underscoring the vital need for research into the disease's causes. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies.*  ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-damage-done-could-epstein-barr-increase-breast-cancer-risk) ![The Recruitment Balancing Act: Finding Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Breast%20cancer%20blog%20post%202%20v2.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: Recruiting for Breast Cancer Research](https://blog.jmir.org/reaching-the-hard-to-reach-recruiting-for-breast-cancer-research) 9 October 2025 2:12 p.m. *October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience and empowers people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies.*  ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/reaching-the-hard-to-reach-recruiting-for-breast-cancer-research) ![Breast Cancer Anxiety Throughout Diagnosis: Reddit Insights](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Breast%20cancer%20blog%20post%201%20(2).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Breast Cancer Anxiety Throughout Diagnosis: Reddit Insights](https://blog.jmir.org/breast-cancer-anxiety-throughout-diagnosis-reddit-insights) 7 October 2025 2:27 p.m. *October is* ***Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada****. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies and reducing the anxiety that a potential breast cancer diagnosis can bring.* ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/breast-cancer-anxiety-throughout-diagnosis-reddit-insights) ![Trends in Mental Health: Do We Need the Taco Bell Test for AI?](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Taco%20Bell%20test%20blog%20title.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Digital Psychiatry](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/digital-psychiatry) ### [Trends in Mental Health: Do We Need the Taco Bell Test for AI?](https://blog.jmir.org/do-we-need-the-taco-bell-test-for-ai) 30 September 2025 10:58 a.m. We're kicking off this post with a truly unique perspective, one that originally appeared in the latest newsletter from the Society of Digital Psychiatry (SODP). This thought-provoking piece, authored by SODP Executive Director and [JMIR Mental Health](https://mental.jmir.org/) Editor-in-Chief John Torous , offers a refreshingly grounded benchmark for evaluating the current state of artificial intelligence, particularly as it relates to healthcare and mental health technology. ![John Torous, MD, MBI](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Torous-1.jpeg?width=45&name=John%20Torous-1.jpeg) [John Torous, MD, MBI](https://blog.jmir.org/author/john-torous-md-mbi) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/do-we-need-the-taco-bell-test-for-ai) ![Seyed Hossein Hosseini from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre discusses the critical state of youth mental health services](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Hossein%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Power of a Combined Approach: Transforming Youth Mental Health](https://blog.jmir.org/the-power-of-a-combined-approach-transforming-youth-mental-health) 23 September 2025 5:28 p.m. Mental health concerns are a leading cause of mortality for young people, making timely, high-quality, and affordable care a top priority. In Australia, however, the growth of youth mental health services has slowed, creating a critical gap between rising demand and available resources. Can digital solutions help close this gap? ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-power-of-a-combined-approach-transforming-youth-mental-health) [4](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/4) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/5) [6](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/6) [7](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/7) [8](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/8) © 2026 JMIR Publications