A recent study suggests that the built environment surrounding us — specifically, whether our community has accessible green space — may play a surprisingly powerful role in shaping suicide risk.

California provides a case study for other states and governmental bodies looking for ways to stem the tide of microplastic pollution. Stanford experts in medicine and policy explain what can be learned from the state's decade-long regulatory experiment.

Anna Yonas and Stephen Jackson of the University of Kansas have published a study in which they analyzed popular online educational resources for social studies teachers. They found the materials often presented imperialism in a positive light, rarely considered primary sources from people who were colonized and also used a "balance sheet" approach, in which they put students in inappropriate conversations. There were positive aspects as well, and the researchers argue better understanding the materials can help ensure better resources are available for teachers, schools and students.

Patients living in areas with more intense urban heat were less likely to have an optimal recovery after major surgery, according to new research on nearly 700,000 patients. 

JMIR Publications released six feature News and Perspectives articles this week, covering everything in digital health from patient simulator robots to a novel mobile app for patients to store their digital health records.

A study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances has found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners affected more than elite athletes.