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

• [New] The true success of addressing plastic pollution in South Africa will depend on independent science that validates the effects of microbeads (and microplastics) on the environment, economy, health and society. The Conversation
• [New] In navigating the current landscape, Nestle's strategic focus on health science, coffee, and pet care could serve as key growth drivers. DirectorsTalk Interviews
• [New] The EPA's Science Advisory Board ranks indoor air pollution as among the top five environmental threats to public health. Yahoo Finance
• [New] A citizen science approach has the potential to be transformative for mental health research, as an innovative approach to creating new knowledge based on lived experience at a larger scale than previously possible. Mirage News
• A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science, which also brings many complexities for future NPD. CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
• Unlike synthetic fat burners that cause crashes and health risks, Nagano Tonic takes a sustainable, science-backed approach to boosting metabolism, reducing cravings, and enhancing energy. Macau Business
• With recent General Assembly investments in health science and nursing programs coupled with statewide efforts like the NC Health Talent Alliance, there's reason to anticipate a rise in certifications through 2025. NC Chamber
• A united Europe will be crucial for sustaining a pro-science, multilateral approach, particularly in global health. medscape
• A comprehensive review in the Journal of Dairy Science emphasizes that controlling H5N 1 will require a coordinated effort across the dairy sector using a One Health approach that considers the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. The Pandora Report
• In no world should experts be replaced with unqualified anti-science cronies of RFK Jr. who will make preventive health care more expensive and harder to get over baseless conspiracy theories or debunked disinformation. Advocate.com
• Infusing intersectionality into environmental health science by exploring the cumulative impact, risks, and resiliency across communities requires community involvement. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
• Formosa's public health agencies are continuing to raise public awareness of the science of nicotine dependence, emphasizing its dangers and promoting effective ways to quit smoking through various channels, including school education, community outreach, and media advertisements. CloudRise | CloudRise | Famous Cigarettes - Poppers - E
• To effectively manage vector populations and lower the risk of pathogen transmission, professionals can apply the One Health framework using science-based methods as part of an integrated vector management program, a strategy adapted from integrated pest management. Frontiers
• Minnesotans rely on accurate, science-based forecasts to plan their days and protect their health. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a leading Oxford-headquartered life science company, will use its pioneering technology to conduct genetic sequencing of 50,000 samples from UK Biobank, the world's most advanced source of data for health research. GOV.UK
• In collaboration with the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance, the American Heart Association will develop a scalable patient-centered certification supported by a national health system implementation science framework to improve treatment for CKM syndrome. American Heart Association
• Experts around the world, including the Alliance for Science, agree that GMOs pose no health risks. The Quick Report
• Aktivo Labs is a digital health science company on a mission to predict and prevent chronic diseases globally. F6S

Last updated: 15 September 2025