UPF HEALTH RISKS
Plant-based UPFs linked with higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Heavily processed plant-based foods may be worse for heart health than less-processed foods.
Stories tagged with 'South America'
Carbon removal blindspot
Africa and South America a 'blindspot' in carbon removal research, study reveals
A review of research on carbon dioxide removal reveals a lack of evidence on its costs, impacts and benefits in Africa and South America.
Child care
Imperial researchers and Moderna partner to help children affected by orphanhood
Research will improve how children affected by orphanhood receive the support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives now and into adulthood.
Waves of infection
Q&A: New insights into chikungunya virus outbreaks in Brazil
Since its introduction in 2014, chikungunya has caused more than one million infections in Brazil through multiple epidemic waves.
Star scholars
Imperial’s international scholars reflect on life-changing opportunities
More than a hundred international scholars from 37 countries joined diplomats, academics and funders to celebrate their achievements at Imperial.
Heatwave, climate change
Climate change made deadly heatwave in Argentina 60 times more likely
The World Weather Attribution group, led by the Grantham Institute’s Dr Fredi Otto, releases their latest climate attribution findings.
Mountain knowledge
Working with mountain communities could help water systems adapt to climate
Imperial scientists have shared how working directly with mountain communities could drive adaptation to the loss of their main water sources.
Latin America scholarship
Imperial launches Latin America scholarships for women in STEM
Imperial has launched Master’s scholarships for women from Latin America.
Women in Science
Imperial and Brazilian universities launch project to inspire women scientists
Imperial is working with universities in Brazil to inspire the next generation of women scientists.
Global student contest
Second-annual ‘Global Creative Competition’ for medical students announced
MEdIC welcomes creative response submissions from medical students around the world on the theme of ‘global unity’.
