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

• [New] Trump's moves against science will yield fewer breakthroughs for combating diseases, a less robust public health response to future infectious disease threats, and even less trust in public institutions. Truthout
• The double concentrator in computer science and molecular and cellular biology hopes to return to Mexico to address health concerns such as diabetes, which is the second leading cause of death among Mexican adults. Harvard Gazette
• Science is next due for a revision in 2029 and health in 2030, while new social sciences standards are scheduled to be phased in by 2026. oregonlive
• With the increasing risk of global nuclear attack and advances in science, technology and medical care, people are at increasing risk of IR exposure, and IR induced injury has become a major public health concern worldwide. BioMed Central
• The digital health landscape is constantly evolving, and the trends expected to emerge in 2024 and beyond offer exciting possibilities for life science companies. S3 Connected Health
• The United Nations has declared 2021-2030 to be the Decade of Ocean Science to support efforts to reverse the cycle of decline in ocean health and build a framework for sustainable development of the ocean. The Report by Class Central
• The ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology will be the first national center at the interface of quantum science and biology, partnering with industry and government to drive Australian innovation across manufacturing, energy, agriculture, health, and national security. UQ News
• The economic burden of cancer on individuals and the US health care systems is expected to rise in the coming decades, highlighting the urgent need for more research and increased federal support for medical science and public health. Cancer Progress Report
• By addressing global health concerns and blending modern science with ancient healing traditions, wellness tourism is poised for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. merimedia.net
• Worst case, public health authorities worry, the U.S. could see increases in preventable illnesses; a weakening of public confidence in established science; and debunked notions - such as a link between vaccines and autism - adopted as policy. Scientific American
• By sharing science-based knowledge about crop health, CABI will support smallholder farmers to grow more and lose less, increase their incomes and ultimately improve their livelihoods while also helping to protect fragile ecosystems. CABI Blog
• Oregon Health and Science University in Portland could lose $80 million in funding and its Knight Cancer Institute could shut down over 400 active clinical trials as a consequence of the funding cuts. Oregon Capital Chronicle
• Demonstrating strong performance in 2026 - and positioning a health plan to continue to perform well as the Star Rating system evolves over time - will depend on new, highly innovative approaches to member engagement grounded in science. MedCity News
• KUOPIO, Finland: Once considered science fiction, haptics-enhanced virtual reality training now plays a supportive role in dental simulation practice and has the potential to become a primary method for developing manual skills in dentistry. Dental Tribune Nordic
• 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
• In navigating the current landscape, Nestle's strategic focus on health science, coffee, and pet care could serve as key growth drivers. DirectorsTalk Interviews
• The EPA's Science Advisory Board ranks indoor air pollution as among the top five environmental threats to public health. Yahoo Finance
• 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

Last updated: 03 November 2025