International Day of Banks 2025: Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance

The study explores democratisation processes that aim to increase popular control over the production of urban food environments. Based on a case study of East-Central London and using assemblage thinking as an analytical framework, this article explores how more democratic food environments are being (dis)assembled. Our findings highlight the complexity of (dis)assembling practices, which are shaping a partial and fragile version of urban (food) democracy, shifting control away from capitalist structures but, at the same time, relying on state's support for co-designing and co-managing democratic food environments.
This paper argues that adopting a feminist political ecology perspective reveals how multi-scalar power relations shape gender and social inequities in climate-related migration, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding to address the root causes of vulnerability and inequality.

The International Day for Tolerance 2025: Promoting Respect and Understanding Worldwide

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025: Taking Action to End Gender-Based Violence

This article aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the importance of postsecondary education (PSE) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which can enhance their educational and vocational opportunities, leading to improved health and well-being. By examining the benefits of PSE options and the supportive legislative frameworks, the article advocates for equitable access to education, helping to reduce disparities and promote inclusivity in higher education and beyond. Additionally, it emphasizes the positive impact of college experiences on personal development and community integration for individuals with disabilities.
What methods people use and/or have heard of others using for self-managed abortion (SMA) prior to coming to a health facility for abortion care. 4.2% respondends had attempted SMA, and 25% had heard of others attempting SMA. The most frequently attempted methods for self-management were taking herbs and/or vitamins (31% each) or hitting oneself/being hit (22.5%).

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by highlighting the significant impact of sleep disorders on the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families, emphasizing the importance of effective interventions such as parent-directed behavioral strategies and the careful use of melatonin. By advocating for a collaborative approach to treatment planning that involves parents and children, the content promotes a patient-centered model of care that can lead to better health outcomes. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by addressing the specific needs of children with ASDs and their families, ensuring that they have access to appropriate and evidence-based interventions that can improve their quality of life and reduce disparities in healthcare access and treatment effectiveness.

The authors in this voices piece contributed to genetic research on non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on an Asian cohort, as both pregnant women and non-European populations are under-represented in genomics datasets.
A study of maternal genetics, milk composition and the infant faecal microbiome. The results show how an improved understanding of the genetics and genomics of human milk connects lactation biology with maternal and infant health.

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