Life Stage and Reproductive Health Noncommunicable Diseases

Identifying the impact and critical windows of extreme temperatures on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in twin pregnancies. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation.

Analyzing 3,769 twin pregnancies, this study links extreme heat and cold exposure to increased gestational diabetes risk. Critical windows of susceptibility were identified, underscoring the need to consider temperature extremes in maternal health strategies.

July 31, 2025 • Research & Reports

Pan, Y.R., Tang, W.Z., Xu, W.Z., et al.

Food Systems

Using clean fuels promotes diverse diets and health in Chinese households. Food Security- The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food.

This study uses national survey data from China to examine how switching to clean cooking fuels affects diet and health. It finds cleaner fuels improve dietary diversity, especially protein intake, and women’s livelihoods.

July 23, 2025 • Research & Reports

Feng, H.

Health and Care Systems Education

Planetary health as a new educational perspective: Cultivating health professionals for a sustainable society. Igaku Kyoiku (Medical Education, Japan).

June 27, 2025 • Research & Reports

Imafuku, R., Kawakami, C., Matsui, M., et al.

Infectious Diseases Land Use and Land Cover Change

Urban water scarcity in Addis Ababa city: Hard versus soft path solutions: A systematic review. Discover Geoscience.

The review explores urban water management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and advocates for better supply, sanitation, and land use planning to improve water security and quality in the city.

June 10, 2025 • Research & Reports

Bekana, T.H., Ebrea, M.G., Netsanet, N.H., et al.

Chemical Pollution Ocean / Marine Degradation

Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours. Reuters.

Japanese scientists created a strong, non-toxic plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours and leaves no microplastics behind. The material could help reduce ocean pollution but is not yet commercialized.

June 4, 2025 • News

Wang, I.