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GLP-1 drugs effective for weight loss, but more independent studies needed
30 October 2025
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions.
What is Cochrane doing to strengthen research integrity?
29 October 2025
We continue to lead the field in trustworthiness and transparency by evolving our practices to address the most pressing challenges in research integrity and publishing ethics, and to respond to rapid advances in technology. Here is a wrap up of recent developments in these areas.
Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care
22 October 2025
Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review.
World Evidence-based Healthcare Day promotes collaborative knowledge communication
20 October 2025
This year, World Evidence-based Healthcare Day is focusing on exchanging information and ideas in creative and collaborative ways.
The role of trusted evidence in fighting vaccine disinformation
16 October 2025
Cochrane joined global health leaders at the World Health Summit’s Academic Alliance session on confronting disinformation in the global anti-vaccine discourse. Together, they discussed how disinformation continues to undermine vaccine confidence and threaten public health worldwide.
Our daughters, our future: Pakistan’s HPV vaccination campaign offers hope
10 October 2025
October 11th marks International Day of the Girl Child, a day that calls for policies that protect girls’ rights and enable their leadership. Pakistan recently introduced the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for girls, aiming for a 90% vaccination rate. Dr Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi, from Cochrane Pakistan, reflects on the vaccine campaign so far, and the value of investing in girl’s futures.
WHO launches global clinical trials forum
3 October 2025
The World Health Organization has launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum, a global, multi-stakeholder network to strengthen clinical trial environments and infrastructure at national, regional and global levels. Cochrane is pleased to be a member of this initiative.
Hear from Cochrane’s new Chief Executive Officer
2 October 2025
In this video, Karla shares her vision for creating an evidence ecosystem that is fast, fair and fit for the future, with collaboration at the heart of this. Watch to find out more.
RSV vaccines safe and effective, Cochrane review finds
29 September 2025
Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduce the risk of infection in older adults and infants, a new Cochrane review has found.
Cochrane appoints Dr Karla Soares-Weiser as new Chief Executive Officer
26 September 2025
Cochrane’s Governing Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Karla Soares-Weiser as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
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