Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rescinding the endangerment finding, a determination that greenhouse gases harm public health and welfare, indicating the lengths it will go to in order to prop up fossil fuels at the expense of solar and wind. Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• [New] The VA's toxic exposures fund, which provides health care for veterans sickened from exposure to hazardous materials during military service, will increase to approximately $52 billion from $30 billion in 2025. Stars and Stripes
• [New] Samsung's recent purchase of the digital health platform Xealth will create synergy with Samsung's wearable technology, offering a link between home health monitoring and clinical decision-making. American Hospital Association
• [New] Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's biggest public health threats yet new antibiotics have been scarce for decades. CNet
• [New] With continued advancements, AI could well become the backbone of a truly global healthcare system. Express healthcare
• [New] The UK is increasingly being affected by unpredictable weather events with flooding, heatwaves and storms impacting on physical and mental health and livelihoods. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Amid shifting global dynamics, continued resilience in UK healthcare M&A deal activity is expected in H2 2025, forecasting predicts. European Pharmaceutical Review
• [New] By 2025, software engineers will be needed across industries, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. Education
• [New] The World Health Organization officially recognizes burnout as a work-related health hazard. The Conversation
• [New] The World Health Organization and various national cancer prevention guidelines recommend reducing red meat intake to decrease cancer risk, with some guidelines suggesting limiting consumption to < 500 g per week. Frontiers
• The dietary supplements segment is likely to grow, with an expected to register CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2033, owing to the shift toward preventive health and the increasing perception of supplements as essential tools for long-term wellness. Market Data Forecast
• As per the World Economic Forum, AI-powered health tools are projected to influence over 3 billion consumer health decisions by 2025 by enabling real-time symptom analysis, treatment recommendations, and medication tracking. Market Data Forecast
• Clinical AI applications may create $150 billion in annual savings for the US healthcare economy by 2026, while healthcare workforce productivity could increase by up to 40% in areas such as patient scheduling and triage. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has developed an AI model that can analyze health data to predict with high confidence a patient's risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's or kidney disease many years in the future. Baytech Consulting
• Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is projected to contribute USD 25-30 billion to India's GDP by 2025, enhancing accessibility, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes. Economic Times
• The Association of American Medical Colleges has already raised red flags, cautioning that delays in grant approvals could slow the development of urgently needed treatments and cures. The Times Of India
• By 2030, climate change could push an additional 132 million people into extreme poverty due to its impact on agriculture, health, and livelihoods. Eventbrite
• Developing countries lose approximately $100 billion per year to corporate tax abuse, which could be invested in public services like healthcare and education. Eventbrite
• Saudi-India collaborations in telemedicine and hospital construction are gaining traction, but sanctions on Iran and regional instability could disrupt cross-border supply chains for medical equipment. Ainvest
• By 2025, there is an optimistic outlook that mental health services will be more integrated, accessible, and efficient, fundamentally changing the way care is delivered and perceived. Mental Health Centers

Last updated: 22 August 2025