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] AI will disrupt nearly every aspect of health care delivery in the coming years. Countercurrents
• [New] 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
• [New] In 2025, the collective understanding of sleep as an active and essential contributor to both physical and mental health will become mainstream. Acceler8ar.com
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Universal screening for youth suicide risk is recommended in healthcare settings. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] 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)
• [New] Research from the University of Michigan Health has indicated that poor blood sugar control in children with T1D may be directly associated with increased risks of neuropathy in adulthood. HCPLive
• [New] After the intervention of the Saudi crown prince, it is likely the US will be willing to broaden sanctions against the warring parties, as well as take steps to enforce and extend the widely abused UN arms embargo on Darfur. The Guardian
• [New] The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidance on the use of weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy, warning that fewer than one in ten people who could benefit are currently able to access them. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] The World Health Organization emphasizes that increased fruit consumption, including dried forms, is linked to reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, reinforcing their role in preventive nutrition. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Without effective measures, antibiotic resistance will continue to rise, threatening treatment effectiveness and global public health. Arquimea
• [New] Antibiotic resistance is emerging as one of the greatest threats to global health, already causing around 700,000 deaths per year. Arquimea
• [New] With over one billion women projected to be in perimenopause or menopause by 2030, insurers and health systems are beginning to integrate menopause-specific care pathways. FemTech World
• [New] HHS's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will spend $100 million on the development of more quantitative measures of mental and behavioral health through its new Evidence-Based Validation & Innovation for Rapid Therapeutics in Behavioral Health initiative. Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals
• The future of healthcare will depend on professionals capable of bridging clinical needs and technological innovation. The Hindu
• The Lancet Series on Ultra-Processed Foods and Human Health argues, although additional studies on the impact of UPFs on human health will be valuable, further research should not delay immediate and decisive public health action to tackle UPFs and improve diets globally. EurekAlert!
• The rise of compounded weight-loss drugs has emerged as a pressing global health issue, threatening consumers and health-care systems. PubMed Central (PMC)
• By integrating artificial intelligence into mobile platforms, rural health care workers could conduct medical evaluations without specialized equipment, instantly expanding Colombia's diagnostic capacity. Colombia One: News from Colombia and the World
• Earlier this month, the US FDA and Department of Health and Human Services announced that they would soon lift the current requirements for black box warning labels on menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products. Peter Attia

Last updated: 08 December 2025