BMC Medicine is calling for submissions to our new Collection on weight loss interventions and their health impacts, emphasizing a variety of strategies, including dietary changes, physical activity, pharmacological treatments, and surgical options. We encourage submissions that explore the long-term effects of these interventions, adherence challenges, and strategies to address health inequities. The goal is to advance understanding and improve outcomes in weight management and overall health.

Weight loss interventions encompass a wide range of strategies aimed at reducing body weight and improving health outcomes. These interventions can include dietary changes, increased physical activity, pharmacological treatments, and surgical options such as bariatric surgery. As the global prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities continues to rise, understanding the efficacy and mechanisms of various weight loss interventions becomes increasingly crucial for public health. This Collection seeks to explore the diverse methodologies and outcomes associated with weight loss interventions, offering insights into their impacts on both individual and population health.

The significance of this research is underscored by the growing body of evidence linking obesity to numerous chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. Advances in pharmacological treatments, such as SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists, have emerged as promising options for weight management, demonstrating not only weight loss but also improved metabolic health. There are, however, challenges and limitations related to drug availability, healthcare delivery, and long-term treatment adherence with rapid weight gain when stopping treatment. Additionally, integrating behavioral strategies with nutritional and physical activity interventions has shown potential in enhancing adherence and long-term success. By further investigating these modalities, we can develop comprehensive approaches that address the multifactorial nature of obesity.

Continued research in this domain may yield innovative strategies that harness technology, such as mobile health applications and telehealth, to support weight loss interventions. As we deepen our understanding of the genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors influencing obesity, personalized interventions tailored to individual needs could emerge. This progress may lead to improved health outcomes, reduced health inequities, and ultimately a shift in the paradigm of obesity treatment and prevention.

We are looking for original manuscripts on topics including, but not limited to:

Clinical trials investigating interventions for weight loss to promote health

Real-world data on long-term effects and challenges of weight loss interventions

Factors affecting long-term adherence to weight-loss or weight maintenance interventions

Challenges and inequities in access to weight loss interventions

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

BMC Medicine is calling for submissions to our new Collection on the health impacts of climate change. The relationship between global warming and human health is increasingly becoming a focal point in public health research. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme weather events are projected to have profound effects on various health outcomes. From increased prevalence of vector-borne diseases to heightened risks of heat-related illnesses, the health implications of climate change are vast and multifaceted. This Collection aims to explore the direct and indirect impacts of global warming on health, examining how these changes affect vulnerable populations and health systems worldwide.

Understanding the implications of global warming for human health is crucial for developing effective public health strategies and interventions. Recent research has highlighted the links between climate change and a variety of health issues, including air pollution, water-borne diseases, and undernutrition. Advances in climate modeling and epidemiological studies have enhanced our ability to predict health outcomes related to climate change, providing invaluable insights that can inform policy decisions and health care planning.

Continued research in this area may lead to innovative solutions to mitigate the health impacts of climate change. For example, interdisciplinary approaches that integrate climate science, public health, and social determinants of health could reveal new pathways for adaptation and resilience. Future studies may also focus on the development of health infrastructure designed to withstand climate-related stresses, thus improving community health outcomes in an era of global warming.

We are considering manuscripts on, but not limited to the following topics:

-Impact of air pollution on health

-Heat-related illnesses

-Water-, and vector-borne diseases in a warming world

-Social determinants of health and climate vulnerability

-How health systems and infrastructure may be affected by climate change

-Nutrition and health in the context of climate change

-Impacts of climate change on non-communicable diseases

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).