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Fathers’ microplastic exposure tied to their children’s metabolic problems

University of California - Riverside
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring. The research, conducted using mouse models, highlights a previously unknown pathway through which environmental pollutants impact the health of future generations.

Journal: Journal of the Endocrine Society

Oxford-led study estimates NHS spends around 3% of its primary and secondary care budget on the health impacts of heat and cold in England

University of Oxford
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Analysis of 4.37 million patient records in England finds resources asymmetrically impacted by winter cold and summer heat, with about 64% linked to common cold days while very hot days drive sharp same-day demand surges

Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health

Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled, study finds

Oregon Health & Science University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers emphasize urgent need for accessible, wraparound health care for mothers, families

Journal: Journal of Addiction Medicine

Stem Cell Reports most downloaded papers of 2025 highlight the breadth and impact of stem cell research

International Society for Stem Cell Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced the 10 most downloaded papers of 2025 from Stem Cell Reports, its peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Together, these highly read articles reflect the extraordinary scientific range of the field – from foundational mechanisms of pluripotency and differentiation to translational advances in regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and bioethics – and underscore the journal’s role as a trusted platform for impactful stem cell science.

Journal: Stem Cell Reports

SIR 2026 delivers transformative breakthroughs in minimally invasive medicine to improve patient care

Society of Interventional Radiology
Meeting Announcement

Registration is open for the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. Join top interventional radiologists to shape the future of the specialty, April 11–15, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Meeting: SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

Research validates laboratory model for studying high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY — December 23, 2025 — A new research paper was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on October 14, 2025, titled “Bridging clinical insight and laboratory model in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) using DNA sequencing-based profiling of TP53.”

Journal: Oncoscience

Urban wild bees act as “microbial sensors” of city health.

Insect Science, Chinese Academy of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

As cities grow and natural habitats shrink, urban wildlife must adapt to rapidly changing environments. A new study published in Insect Science shows that the guts of urban-dwelling wild bees contain detailed microbial signatures that reflect both bee health and the quality of the surrounding environment, offering a powerful new tool for monitoring ecological well-being in cities.

Journal: Insect Science

How changing your diet could help save the world

University of British Columbia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year’s resolutions.

But eating enough and no more should be on the menu for all of us, according to a recent UBC study. It found that 44 per cent of us would need to change our diets for the world to warm no more than 2 C.

Dr. Juan Diego Martinez, who led the research as a doctoral student at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, discusses the study’s findings and the simple dietary changes we can all make.

Journal: Environmental Research Food Systems

New study finds where you live affects recovery after a hip fracture

University of Maryland School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, according to a large national study published today in JAMA Network Open.

Journal: JAMA Network Open