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The article underscores the vital role of traditional country foods in supporting the health of Nunavik Inuit, as these foods are primary sources of important antioxidants like ergothioneine and selenoneine. The markedly higher levels of these compounds among Nunavimmiut�especially among women, elders, and frequent country food consumers�demonstrate the nutritional and cultural significance of maintaining access to wild foods. The findings advocate for the protection and promotion of traditional food systems to preserve both health benefits and Indigenous food sovereignty, while also calling for further research into the health impacts of these unique dietary antioxidants in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations alike.

Pesticide residues in freshwater threaten water sustainability, but the global discrepancies in freshwater pesticide contamination remain uncertain. This study collected pesticide concentration data from various countries around the world and adopted a flexible scoring approach to assess contamination within surface freshwater and groundwater. Results revealed significant disparities in contamination among countries. Africa was identified as a priority for freshwater pesticide control as most countries there showed relatively high scores in both surface freshwater and groundwater.

This study provided a granular assessment of severe asthma–related greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom, by CO2 source and transition through different care pathways, highlighting the environmental cost of uncontrolled disease and decreased carbon footprint on referral to specialist care. The results suggest that regular specialist care not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions in line with aims to reduce the health sector’s contribution to the total national carbon footprint.

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Elsevier Foundation has released an impact report highlighting its key partnerships and achievements. Since 2005, The Elsevier Foundation has awarded over $18 million in grant funding. These grants have supported more than 100 partners across 70+ countries, reinforcing a commitment to fostering inclusive research and healthcare and promoting better health outcomes and a more sustainable research ecosystem.