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] Brain health is the state of brain function in the areas of cognition, sensory perception, socio-emotionality, behaviour, and motor skills that enables a person to reach their full potential throughout their life, regardless of the presence or absence of disorders; as defined by the WHO. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In 2026, Samsung could go deeper into skin-based detection, with broader nutrition insights and potentially even noninvasive glucose monitoring - one of the long-standing holy grails of wearable health tech that may finally be showing progress. CNet
• [New] HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis are safe and effective biomedical prevention strategies and are key to ending the HIV epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. Public Health Ontario
• [New] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert about a rapidly increasing public health threat from a drug-resistant form of the bacteria Shigella, which causes the intestinal illness shigellosis, across the United States. iHeartRadio
• [New] The Companion Animal Parasite Council shared its 2026 Pet Parasite Forecast that projects continued geographic expansion of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and heartworm risk across the US as well as growth in areas that were previously considered moderate or low risk. dvm360
• [New] As adoption broadens across clinical applications, advanced and non-invasive ventilator technologies are expected to play a central role in shaping the future of global healthcare delivery. ACCESSWIRE Newsroom
• [New] Leading risk factors include a history of mental health conditions such as depression, prior self-harm, recent or ongoing psychiatric care, brain injury, exposure to violence, family conflict, foster care involvement, disability, and living in socially or economically vulnerable environments. theGrio
• [New] Trump's executive order calls for accelerating both research on and access to psychedelic treatments, including a $50 million investment in state governments to study how psychedelics might benefit people struggling with mental health disorders. CNN
• [New] The FDA will prioritize treatments with enough early evidence to suggest they are more effective than existing therapies for mental health conditions. Scientific American
• [New] In a surprise move that could help to unlock new mental health treatments, US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to speed up a review of psychedelics in medicine. Positive News
• [New] The FDA must stop hedging and start communicating clearly to smokers and healthcare providers that switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes represents a significant reduction in health risk. / USA Reason Foundation
• [New] WHO estimates a shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030, mostly in low- and lower-middle-income countries (WHO n. d.). HealthManagement.org
• [New] By 2050, more than 82 million Americans are expected to be over age 65, nearly double the 2020 figure, driving sustained demand for skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, home health, and wellnessfocused housing models. / USA Wholesale & Specialty Insurance | CRC Group
• [New] To end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, we must act with urgency, ambition, and innovation. EATG
• [New] Public health data from 2025 and 2026 continues to show a clear gap in the relative risks between vaping and smoking. Vape Juice
• [New] The World Health Organization has issued guidance suggesting that non-sugar sweeteners should not be relied upon for weight control or reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (in people without type 2 diabetes). Gizmodo
• [New] In 2026, demand for healthcare compliance & regulations graduates is expected to grow due to increasing regulations and the need for healthcare facilities to adhere to stricter compliance standards. Research.com
• [New] Employment for healthcare compliance & regulations degree graduates is expanding, with a 9% growth projected through 2030, due to increased regulatory requirements in healthcare institutions. Research.com
• [New] The Health Resources and Services Administration projects a shortfall of more than 141,000 physicians by 2038, while the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates a shortage of 54,000 to 139,000 physicians by 2036. Staffing Industry Analysts
• [New] Employment of healthcare quality managers is projected to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average for all occupations. Research.com
• [New] Looking ahead, analysts expect continued pressure on mental health services through 2026, with digital options likely playing a growing role. Roic AI
• [New] Job opportunities for healthcare compliance & regulations degree holders differ widely across the U.S. due to variations in the size of local healthcare sectors, state regulations, and workforce demand. Research.com
• [New] Employment in healthcare compliance is projected to grow by 9% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Research.com

Last updated: 27 April 2026