This study examines the impact of adverse childhood experiences on the mental health of older adults and explores the role of physical and cognitive functions as mediators. It also finds that the number of children moderates the relationship, with ACEs having a stronger effect on mental health for older adults with fewer children.

A study in Osaka, Japan, investigated social support's effect on mental health across different age groups. The study suggests prioritizing neighbourly support in mental health interventions for the pre-old population.

A viewpoint, in support of SDGs 3 and 10, discussing the general neglect within global health scholarship of the intersection between health inequities and LGBT+ populations in low-income and middle-income countries in Africa.

The largest US cancer health disparity exists in prostate cancer, with Black men having more than a two-fold increased risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to all other races. Studies on biology and access to healthcare similarly highlight the need for increased representation of men from underserved racial groups, particularly Black men, in translational and clinical research to fully comprehend and appreciate the tumour heterogeneity.

An Article on the vulnerability of Indigenous populations to pandemics, in the context of SDGs 3 and 10, focusing specifically on the clinical characteristics and outcomes following COVID-19 in Indigenous Brazilian individuals.

A cohort study in Queensland, Australia, in the context of SDG 3 and 10, highlighting the need for culturally appropriate mental health and wellbeing services that meet the needs of Indigenous communities.

This paper is a review of renewable energy potentials and energy usage statistics in Ghana. 

An Article in support of SDGs 2 and 10, analysing global inequalities in the double burden of malnutrition and its association with economic and social globalisation, showing that the probability of the double burden of malnutrition at the household level differs across country income and household wealth.

This Special Issue highlights publicly available journal articles and book chapters focusing on various humanitarian issues related to the crisis in the Ukraine and other countries.