Our Scans · (ZY.2.06) Health Science · Weekly Summary

• [New] As a start, Greater Manchester will deploy its £50 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund award on Health Innovation and Life Science, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and Applied AI, helping to unlock the potential of Atom Valley as well as other projects. GOV.UK
• [New] The EPA's action to repeal the endangerment finding that greenhouse gases threaten the health of all communities undermines decades of science and rulings by federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Coastal Review
• [New] New Mexico H.B. 330 would require AI ethics to be offered as a computer science elective, while Hawaii H.B. 2466 would direct development of a statewide K-12 social media and AI literacy curriculum addressing misinformation, deepfakes, mental health, and responsible digital behaviour. FutureEd
• EPA will lower the primary (health-based) annual PM2.5 standard from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to 9.0 µg/m3 to reflect new science on harms caused by particle pollution. Bergeson & Campbell PC
• As of 2026, numerous individuals across America will have access to improved mental health options due to collaborative efforts between science, technology, and policy to create innovative treatments that have not been available before now. The Minds Journal
• Africa still faces ongoing challenges in infrastructure, funding, and local capacity, all of which are critical to fully realising the potential of data science to enhance health research outcomes. Nature
• As regional governments invest in nutrition science and microbiome research, Asia Pacific is expected to become a global hub for personalized, healthy-aging innovations. Persistence Market Research
• Nutrition and Nestle Health Science will be combined, while there's now a more holistic approach to food, doing away with separate reporting units for confectionery and prepared foods. Just Food
• The biotech and health tech sector by 2026 will be buzzing with breakthroughs that sound like science fiction - except they are real. SiliconSnark
• Administration cuts and science politicization would increase food safety risks, with career scientists expressing concerns about political interference in technical public health decisions. RealTime DemTrends
• By fostering a spirit of collaboration and openness, the genomics field significantly contributed to the global fight against COVID-19 and set a new standard for how science can address global health threats. MDPI
• Consumers are taking greater control of their health and expect companies to provide effective, science-backed solutions. NutraIngredients-USA.com

Last updated: 06 April 2026