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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

Alcohol-related hospitalizations from 2016 to 2022

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this serial cross-sectional study of nationally representative administrative data from 2016 to 2022, the rate of alcohol-related hospitalizations was stable while mortality, length of stay, and health care costs all increased. Preventive efforts are needed to improve outcomes and reduce health care spending by reducing population-level alcohol consumption and engaging patients in alcohol use disorder treatment before progression to alcohol-related hospitalizations.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Semaglutide and hospitalizations in patients with obesity and established cardiovascular disease

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this prespecified exploratory analysis of the SELECT randomized clinical trial, the trial cohort had a high rate of hospital admissions. Treatment with once-weekly semaglutide was associated with significant reductions in hospital admissions and overall time spent in hospital, extending its benefits beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.

Journal: JAMA Cardiology

Night shifts aren’t just tiring, they can be deadly

Texas A&M University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research reveals that disrupting our internal body clock weakens immune defenses and fuels aggressive cancer — while pointing to a promising new treatment.

Journal: Oncogene

AI tracks nearly 100 years of aging research, revealing key trends and gaps

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY — December 23, 2025 — A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 25, 2025, titled “A natural language processing–driven map of the aging research landscape.”

Journal: Aging-US

Chinese research maps the evolving global burden of infertility

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Infertility is a significant global health challenge impacting millions of families worldwide. Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study, a Chinese-led study examined global, regional, and national infertility prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from 1990 to 2021. The study revealed a sustained increase in the global burden of infertility over the three decades, with a higher and more rapidly growing burden among women, alongside notable regional disparities. These findings could serve as a critical evidence base for developing evidence-based policies and resource allocation strategies to address the infertility burden.

Journal: Chinese Medical Journal

New findings on Candida auris open up potential targets for future therapies

Medical University of Vienna
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study involving the Medical University of Vienna shows how the multi-resistant fungus Candida auris utilises carbon dioxide (CO₂) to survive on the skin and become resistant to antifungal therapies. The research team identified several new targets that could be used in the future to curb the spread and infections caused by Candida auris. Due to its rapid development of resistance to almost all available antifungal drugs, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies the pathogen as a priority fungal pathogen.

Journal: Nature Microbiology