# Latin American academic health and environmental research > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-academic-health-and-environmental-research > Updated: 2026-09-02T23:16:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Academic and student researchers across Latin America are conducting various studies focused on health, nutrition, and environmental issues. In Mexico and Chile, researchers presented findings at international forums. Studies in Colombia included investigations into water insecurity, the nutritional impacts of heavy metals in fish, and cardiometabolic risks in youth. In Chile, research evaluated the implementation of Ley Mila, noting positive perceptions regarding dignified treatment while identifying needs for better informed consent and social name usage. In Uruguay and Argentina, student-led projects addressed local concerns. Uruguayan students investigated the relationship between sports, nutrition, and adolescent development, specifically examining supplements and weight training. Meanwhile, students in Argentina conducted an interdisciplinary study on the environmental impact of growing starling populations in urban green spaces. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Students conduct regional research on health and environment Students in Uruguay and Argentina are leading local research initiatives, focusing on adolescent sports nutrition and the environmental impact of starling populations in urban green spaces. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-conduct-regional-research-on-health-and-environment ### 2026-08-13: Academic researchers present health and nutrition studies in Colombia and Chile Academic researchers from Mexico and Chile presented studies on nutrition, heavy metal risks, and the implementation of Chile's Ley Mila at recent health research forums. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academic-researchers-present-health-and-nutrition-studies-in-colombia-and-chile --- Cite as: Latin American academic health and environmental research. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-academic-health-and-environmental-research