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

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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] The risk of a widening global AI divide looms large, with advanced economies racing ahead while developing nations risk being left behind. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Not all clinical studies involving digital health technology will require FDA review: only clinical investigations of significant risk devices require FDA approval of an IDE application. JD Supra
• [New] A scientist might use data from EPA pollution monitors to train a machine-learning model that can predict health outcomes in a rural area where there are no monitors. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] An improving health care industry could further increase U.S. GDP by adding trillions of dollars in economic value over the coming decades. sdwia.com
• [New] Approaches that enhance TMA production, whether through diet or medication, could help reduce insulin resistance and improve long-term health outcomes. ScienceDaily
• [New] An analysis published in The Lancet predicts that by 2050, about one in three Americans between 15 and 24 years old will meet the criteria for obesity, putting them at higher risk for serious health problems. ScienceDaily
• [New] The World Health Organization has consistently highlighted antimicrobial resistance as among the top ten global public health threats. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections have emerged as a critical global health threat, challenging the efficacy of existing antibiotics and undermining advances in modern medicine. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The biggest takeaway from in 2025 is how AI in healthcare has moved from buzz to results-focused, risk-tolerant growth. Mobihealthnews
• [New] In the US, healthcare costs are forecast at 9.6% in 2026, slightly below 2025 but above 2024 levels. Insurance Business
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, following increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] Health care costs in the United States are likely to increase by 6.5% to, in many cases, as much as over 10% in 2026. Webber Advisors
• [New] Health Alert: Half a Billion Women Under 50 Will Have Musculoskeletal Pain by 2050! Advanced Health
• AI will disrupt nearly every aspect of health care delivery in the coming years. Countercurrents
• The Director of Regulatory Affairs, Quality and PMO (Project Management Office) at the Butantan Institute, Rosilane de Aquino, celebrated the approval of Brazil's new dengue vaccine and confirmed that more than one million doses are already prepared for delivery to the Unified Health System. Brasil de Fato - Uma visao popular do Brasil e do mundo
• In 2025, the collective understanding of sleep as an active and essential contributor to both physical and mental health will become mainstream. Acceler8ar.com
• In 2025, contrast therapy-alternating between hot and cold treatments - is expected to gain deeper recognition as a versatile tool for health and wellness. Acceler8ar.com
• As consumers continue to prioritize credible sources and evidence, 2025 will see a growing culture of informed decision-making in health and wellness. Acceler8ar.com
• Looking ahead to 2025, the fitness industry is expected to place greater emphasis on workouts that support both physical strength and mental well-being. Acceler8ar.com
• Universal screening for youth suicide risk is recommended in healthcare settings. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Universal screening for youth suicide risk is feasible in healthcare settings, identifies previously unrecognized risk, and has sufficient sensitivity and specificity for the prediction of suicide attempts. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 15 December 2025