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

• [New] Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators across the globe identified telltale fragments of a malaria-causing parasite that could be targeted by a vaccine designed using T cells, a type of white blood cell. OHSU News
• [New] The EPA established health-based, non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals of zero for PFAS with PFOA, reflecting the latest science that shows no level of exposure is without health risks. Roland Berger GmbH
• The traditional boundary between beauty and health solutions continues to blur, with beauty products increasingly grounded in science-backed benefits and health-orientated claims, creating new opportunities for dietary supplements. Euromonitor
• The integration of lived experience, clinical science, and human-centered AI offers NATO a unique opportunity to create mental health capability that is distributed, adaptive, and sustainable - and to define the future of mental health in conflict. SAGE Journals
• The International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife Trade is a global, interdisciplinary network of over 180 organizations and more than 500 experts working to prevent pathogen spillover by bridging science, policy and practice. International Alliance against Health Risks in Wildlife
• PhageLab: A biotech example with bacteriophage-based solutions for animal health, which points to Chile's science-based startup potential. Mean CEO's BLOG
• Heat is one of the deadliest weather hazards globally, and heat safety is a critical intersection of atmospheric science and public health. The American Meteorological Society
• Minnesotans rely on timely, accurate, science-based forecasts to plan their days and protect their health. wdio.com
• As federal government actions around vaccine policy have raised questions for many, Maryland's public health officials will continue to use science-based guidance to be a trusted resource for people to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. Maryland.gov Enterprise Agency Template

Last updated: 13 July 2026