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] Though most adapt to stressors, migrant workers with pre-existing risk factors may develop mental health conditions, underscoring the need to strengthen screening and support. ST
• [New] Migrant workers and migrant domestic workers in Singapore hesitate to seek formal mental health support as they fear losing their jobs. ST
• [New] Migrant workers fear job loss, lack awareness and worry about cost when seeking mental health support. ST
• [New] After understanding patients' and healthcare professionals' requirements, researchers led by Lancaster University have created a smart sensing sock for people with diabetes that features embedded garment-based sensors to help protect from diabetic foot ulcers and reduce the risk of leg amputations. UKAuthority
• [New] Growing awareness of mental health and preventive wellness is generating strong opportunities for mobile health applications in North America. Persistence Market Research
• [New] We believe that the integration of artificial intelligence chatbots in healthcare has the potential to enhance patient engagement and alleviate the workload for medical staff. NYU Langone News
• [New] In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of community and digital tools presents a unique opportunity for the NHS to enhance patient care and health equity. National Health Executive
• [New] As the NHS faces unprecedented challenges, including rising demand, workforce shortages, and stretched budgets, the potential for technology to revolutionise healthcare has never been more relevant. National Health Executive
• [New] Robots could play an important supporting role in healthcare, while stressing they cannot replace doctors in medical diagnosis and treatment. GorakhaPatra
• [New] The U.S. has signed 24 Memorandums of Understanding with partner countries to date, totaling $20.2 billion in combined health financing for 2026 to 2030. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Frist emphasized that ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if the U.S. sustains the political will to finish what it started. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] New global estimates from the World Health Organization suggest something different: four in 10 cancer cases could be prevented worldwide. Duke Today
• [New] Air pollution is the world's leading environmental health risk, driving respiratory and cardiovascular disease, asthma, and premature births, with lower-income communities most affected. Positive News
• [New] For Indigenous peoples in Canada, settler colonialism has created conditions that have led to wide disparities in health outcomes, including a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
• [New] Economic models estimate global annual loss due to brain health degradation at $16 trillion by 2030, whereas investments in brain capital promise $26 trillion in GDP gains. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The FDA acknowledged excessive caffeine use can be a health risk to younger populations. Faith Seeking Understanding | Charles Sigler, D.Phil.
• [New] Witnesses testified that Congress could crack down on hospitals to increase compliance with price transparency regulations, while bolstering the financial health of U.S. doctors so it's easier to fend off any acquirers that come knocking. Healthcare Dive
• [New] 17% of returning Marketplace enrollees say they are not confident they will be able to afford their monthly health insurance premium for the entirety of 2026. Alston & Bird
• [New] For 2026, the role of compounding pharmacies in creating customized medications for individuals with long-term health conditions is expected to continue to expand. Medical and Lab Supplies
• [New] Patients deserve to know whether a medication is FDA approved, compounded by a pharmacy, or being promoted with claims that may overstate its benefits and underplay its risks. https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/
• [New] Healthcare has been a bedrock of AI innovation for years, and in 2026 that trend will continue with life-saving applications that operate in real-time across entire cities. DE-CIX - we make interconnection easy. Anywhere.
• [New] EPA's determination rescinds the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which found that climate pollution is a threat to public health and welfare. American Public Health Association

Last updated: 23 March 2026