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As evidence emerges describing the accumulation of small plastic particles in various organs and tissues of the body, a much deeper understanding of the effects of these particles on human health is urgently needed.
To make health systems more sustainable in the long-term, incentivize artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies that are grounded on careful testing and real-world validation.
Effective and sustainable interventions to address the global burden of mental disorders in children and adolescents require evidence-based research that fully acknowledges the social, cultural and economic challenges.
We are launching a new Series as a starting point for discussions on how to improve the health of women and girls as part of a route to achieving global health equity.