Our Scans · (LF.3) Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] As innovation progresses, digital solutions will remain central to building accessible, responsive, and patient-focused healthcare environments across the globe. MEXC
• [New] As technology advances, health tech will continue to address disparities and promote equitable healthcare distribution worldwide. MEXC
• [New] The rapid expansion of oral obesity treatments that utilize SNAC makes it essential to fully understand its biological effects to reduce any potential long term health risks. SciTechDaily
• [New] Wearable health tech will likely become a standard component of personalized healthcare strategies worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] As technology evolves, artificial intelligence will remain a driving force in shaping the future of health tech and advancing global healthcare systems. TechBullion
• [New] As adoption increases, artificial intelligence will become a standard component of comprehensive health tech strategies worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] As health tech continues to evolve, telemedicine will remain a vital tool in building patient-centered, accessible, and resilient healthcare systems globally. TechBullion
• [New] As digital literacy improves and infrastructure expands, telemedicine will become a standard component of health tech ecosystems worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] As technology evolves, blockchain will remain a key enabler of innovation, driving sustainable and resilient health tech systems worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] Health tech has become a transformative force in the global business environment, offering opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation. TechBullion
• [New] As healthcare demands continue to rise, and digital solutions expand, health tech investments will remain a vital driver of business growth, innovation, and improved patient outcomes worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] The evolution of health tech will continue to redefine healthcare delivery, corporate strategies, and investment priorities, making it a central focus for business innovation in 2026 and beyond. TechBullion
• [New] If informal care costs for people with AD dementia were included, baseline projected costs could increase to £3010 billion by 2040 (including £296 billion in health and social care costs and £237 billion in informal care costs for people with AD dementia). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Larger cost offsets of $0.783 to $3.132 trillion from 2022 to 2050 based on a delay of onset of AD dementia by 5 years and various uptake scenarios, reflecting differences in prevalence and health systems between the UK and US. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The UK government has unveiled a landmark National Cancer Plan, setting an ambitious target for 75% of cancer patients diagnosed from 2035 to be cancer-free or living well after five years. UKAuthority
• [New] A sweeping global effort to map the environmental roots of disease could reshape the future of health and medicine. SciTechDaily
• [New] Growing awareness of the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods may follow a pattern similar to tobacco in the last century. ScienceDaily
• [New] With AI moving into production mode, the pace of adoption will continue to accelerate and 2026 is likely to mark a turning point in the AI-driven transformation of healthcare. JD Supra
• [New] Healthcare in 2026 will be defined by smarter prevention, meaningful value and a member-focused experience. 2026 healthcare trends that will transform your benefit
• [New] With the Association of American Colleges predicting a shortage of 13,500 to 86,000 physicians by 2036, AI is poised to make a practical difference in both productivity and retention across the wider health-care field. Diagnostic Imaging
• [New] Bridging the gap in women's health data and research represents one of the most untapped opportunities in the global healthcare sector. Ours Abroad News

Last updated: 23 February 2026