Explore @BMC_Series research highlights from May! Learn about alert systems to find missing persons, apps for reporting drug reactions, antioxidant-rich diets for children, AI in hospitals, and aesthetic experiences & wellbeing here:

A new study in #BMCPublicHealth examines cyberbullying as a potential Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Among US adolescents, exposure to exclusion and identity-based targeting, is strongly associated with PTSD symptoms. Find more here:

Is higher BMI protective after stroke? A new cohort study in #BMCNeurol explores the link between body mass index and all-cause mortality in US stroke patients. Findings add to the debate around the “obesity paradox” in stroke outcomes. Find more here:

Call for Papers! Share your latest findings on sustainable and resilient urban environments with #BMCEnvSci through the collection ‘Sustainable cities: urban resilience and green infrastructure’. To know more about collection:

#BMCAgriculture is calling for papers! If your research advances our understanding of sustainable agricultural practices in the context of climate change, you are welcome to submit your research. Collection is here:

A study in #BMCCancer reveals racial & social disparities in metastatic breast cancer care, especially at end-of-life. Despite Medicare coverage, Black & Hispanic patients had shorter hospice stays & delayed access. Equity in care remains urgent. #SDGs

What shapes Indian kids’ food choices? A new qualitative study in #BMCPublicHealth finds that taste, family, peers, school, ads & market access all play a role. Insights from kids, moms & teachers can help design better nutrition policies. Find more here:

As part of #SarcomaAwarenessMonth, we highlight a new study in #BMCCancer on global soft tissue & extraosseous sarcomas. While age-adjusted rates decline, cases & deaths rise. Widening disparities call for urgent, equitable cancer care worldwide.

Call for papers! Share your latest findings on ‘Anthropogenic changes and the evolution of invasive species’ with #BMCEnvSci. The collection is still open for submission. To know more please visit:

Call for papers! Our brand new #BMCAgriculture is open for submissions to the collection ‘Innovative sustainable livestock farming: Enhancing resilience, profitability, and animal welfare’. To know more, please visit:

A 12-month real-world study from Switzerland and published in #BMCEndocrDisord shows GLP-1 receptor agonists liraglutide & semaglutide effectively and safely reduce weight regain after bariatric surgery.

RT @MicrobiomeJ: What is microbiome research and what makes a good microbiome study? In their Editorial, the Senior Editors of Microbiome….

Call for papers #BMCAgriculture is calling for papers for the collection ‘Genetic solutions for resilient crop and livestock systems’. Guest edited by Harshit Kumar and Oluwaseyi Shorinola. To know more about collection:

A study of social prescribing in Aragón’s primary care found growing use of asset-based recommendations, mostly benefiting older women with psychological and physical health issues. #BMCPrimCare

A study published in #BMCPublicHealth reported that pre-packaged foods available in major supermarkets in Senegal are predominantly non-permitted to be marketed to children and are widely promoted.

📣Call for papers📣.Our new journal, #BMCAgriculture is calling for submissions to our latest Collection ‘The role of women in achieving food security and agricultural sustainability’. To know more, please visit:

A study published in #BMCEndocrDisord compared various insulin resistance (IR) indexes in overweight and obese children, finding that homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index (QUICKI), and fasting glucose/insulin

Due to the rising prevalence of obesity and its related health issues, the South African government introduced a sugar-sweetened beverages tax, called the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), in 2018. This study published in #BMCNutr investigated the impact of the HPL on employment in

Calling all researchers! Share your latest findings on soil-plant-microbiota interactions in #BMCAgriculture. The collection is open for submission. To know more please visit:

Phospholipid conjugates can form special intramolecular π-cation complexes - affecting how drugs are incorporated into the lipid bilayer. New research published in #BMCChem show how to avoid the π-cation complex formation.

People with HIV face social barriers to receiving cancer treatment in the U.S., with disparities linked to race, income, education, and care access. #BMCCancer #SDGs #Equality #goodhealth.