Built Environment and Urbanization Health and Care Systems

The TRUUD Podcast Series

A series of five podcasts from the TRUUD research project. Episode 1: Re-valuing urban health with Daniel Black, TRUUD Research Co-Director and Professor Jim McManus, Public Health Wales Episode 2: Policy and governance challenges with Professor Sarah Ayres, University of Bristol and Dr Geoff Bates, University of Bath Episode 3: Creating long-term, lasting change in a complex system with Dr Krista Bondy, University of Stirling and Dr Neil Carhart, University of Bristol Episode 4: Involving People with Dr Andy Gibson, University of the West of England and Dr Miriam Khan, GP and member of the TRUUD Public Advisory Board Episode...

April, 2025 • Podcasts

TRUUD Research Project

Infectious Diseases Chemical Pollution

Can microplastics spread killer bacteria? One World. One Health.

Plastic pollution and drug-resistant bacteria are teaming up. In this podcast, BU researcher Neila Gross explains how microplastics help superbugs thrive and what that could mean for human health and global antimicrobial resistance.

April 29, 2025 • Podcasts

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Climate Change

Climate change concerns and fertility intentions: first evidence from Italy. Genus.

This study provides the first empirical evidence from Italy showing that individuals who are more concerned about climate change are less likely to intend to have children—highlighting how environmental uncertainty, alongside economic factors, may increasingly shape fertility decisions in low-fertility societies.

April 28, 2025 • Research & Reports

Puglisi, C., Muttarak, R., and Vignoli, D.

Climate Change Health and Care Systems

Changing climate and socioeconomic factors contribute to global antimicrobial resistance. Nature Medicine.

A new forecasting study by Chinese researchers suggests the long-term impacts of climate change could include higher global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels. Their findings also reveal growing AMR disparities between high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.

April 28, 2025 • Research & Reports

Li, W., Huang, T., Liu, C., et al.

Health and Care Systems

Sustaining Ophthalmic Practices for the Future: A High-Value Care Approach to Environmental Responsibility.Ophthalmology and Therapy.

This review highlights how high-value care in ophthalmology can reduce environmental impact through strategies like immediate bilateral cataract surgery, telemedicine, AI-assisted screenings, and sustainable device use.

April 28, 2025 • Research & Reports

Wong, L.Y, Aslam, T.M., Chang, D.F., and Erny, B.