Category Archives: Health

03Dec/25

AI Imaging Doubles Stroke Thrombectomy: Lancet Study

December 3, 2025ReasearchMedical diagnosis, Mobile stroke unit, National Health Service, NHS Scotland, Stroke, Stroke center, Thrombectomy, United Kingdomadmin

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This document announces the publication of a significant real-world evaluation concerning the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence platform used in acute stroke diagnosis. Brainomix, a medical imaging company, reported that its software, Brainomix 360 Stroke, was successfully studied over a five-year period using national data from over 450,000 patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The study found that using the AI platform was associated with a remarkable 100% increase in endovascular thrombectomy rates, which is a crucial procedure for treating severe strokes. Experts involved in the NHS collaboration affirmed that the technology significantly reduced delays in patient transfer and diagnosis, helping to increase treatment accessibility, especially in primary stroke centres lacking immediate specialist resources. Ultimately, the data supports the general use of AI imaging decision-support software in clinical guidelines due to its ability to improve patient outcomes. Continue reading

24Nov/25

Prostate Cancer Drugs Market: Growth and Forecast to 2033

November 24, 2025MedicineHormone therapy, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Novartis AG, Pharmacy, Radioligand, Therapy, United Statesadmin

The core information from DataM Intelligence indicates that the market was valued at USD 13.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to double to USD 28.10 billion by 2033 due to advancements in precision medicine, hormonal therapies, and targeted radioligands. Segmentation analysis breaks down the market by therapy type, dominated by hormonal therapy (57% share), as well as by administration route (mostly oral) and distribution channel (led by hospital pharmacies). Furthermore, the report highlights key growth drivers like rising global incidence and provides competitive analysis, naming major players such as Novartis AG and Johnson & Johnson, and discusses regional revenue leadership by the United States. Continue reading →

23Nov/25

Alcohol Use Disorder Market Growth and Emerging Therapies

November 23, 2025Healthcare5-MeO-DMT, Adial Pharmaceuticals, ALTIMMUNE, atai life sciences, Aud, Beckley Psytech, BPL-003, Ibudilast, MediciNova, MN-166, ondansetron, Pemvidutide, Purdue Pharma, Targeted therapy, United Statesadmin

Nov. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A market insights report on the Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment market conducted by a life sciences market research firm, forecasts that the AUD market will grow rapidly at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.6% by 2034, driven by rising disease prevalence and advancements in innovative therapies, including genetically-targeted treatments. The AUD market size was estimated at USD 1.1 billion in 2024 across seven key markets, with the United States accounting for the majority of the revenue. The report discusses current treatments and several emerging therapies in the pipeline from companies like Adial Pharmaceuticals and Beckley Psytech, which are expected to reshape the treatment landscape despite an ongoing significant treatment gap in patient care. Continue reading →

20Nov/25

Antibiotics: Falling Prices, Rising Costs, and Shortages in Europe

November 20, 2025MedicineAntibiotic, Antibiotic use in livestock, Antimicrobial, Antimicrobial resistance, Drug resistance, Evolutionary biology, Medication, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmaceuticals policy, Veterinary medicine, viatrisadmin

Findings from a European study highlights the critical economic challenges facing the production of essential off-patent antibiotics, particularly in the context of rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Viatris and Medicines for Europe sponsored the independent study, which revealed that between 2020 and 2024, the average price of top-selling off-patent antibiotics dropped by over 10%, while industrial costs such as energy, labour, and overall production surged significantly. This unsustainable dynamic has led to antibiotic shortages and market withdrawals, ultimately threatening patient access across Europe. The organisations urgently call for policy reform, including price indexation, minimum price policies, and procurement changes, to secure the economic viability and long-term availability of these vital medicines and combat the growing threat of AMR. Continue reading

19Nov/25

Regenerative School Meals: Climate Resilience and Global Reach

November 19, 2025ReasearchArchitecture, Construction, Design, Food industry, Food system, Regenerative design, Resilience, rockefeller foundation, School meal, United Nations Climate Change Conferenceadmin

A new research from Stanford University and The Rockefeller Foundation presented at COP30 focuses on the impact of regenerative school meals and climate-resilient food systems globally. Specifically, the analysis finds that shifting school feeding programs to regeneratively sourced staples could, at the same existing cost, feed approximately eight million more children annually across several regions. The research explains that school meal programmes are a massive social safety net, and by leveraging their procurement power for locally-grown and climate-resilient crops, countries can strengthen local economies and build greater system resilience against climate shocks. This research underscores the significant economic and societal returns of investing in sustainable school meals, highlighting a “triple opportunity” to protect nutrition, support agriculture, and reinforce local food systems. Continue reading

19Nov/25

The $6.8 Trillion Global Wellness Economy Forecast to Grow

November 19, 2025HealthWellness tourismadmin

The report Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025 released by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) focuses entirely on the massive and accelerating growth of the worldwide wellness market. The research reveals that the global wellness economy has reached a record $6.8 trillion and is forecast to hit $9.8 trillion by 2029, indicating strong expansion beyond “pandemic recovery mode.” Key growth sectors driving this expansion are wellness real estate and mental wellness, which have shown explosive annual growth rates since 2019. The report emphasises that the wellness economy is now a massive economic force, surpassing several other major global industries like sports and tourism, and provides detailed regional and sector-specific data and future projections through 2029. Continue reading

18Nov/25

Global Progress on Tobacco Plain Packaging and Warnings

November 18, 2025HealthcareAustralia, Canada, canadian cancer society, Cigarette, Cigarette packets in Australia, In France, In Norway, Intellectual property law, Plain tobacco packaging, Tobacco control, Tobacco packaging warning messages, Trademark lawadmin

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) released a statement on November 18, 2025, concerning the global advancements in tobacco control measures. Specifically, the report details increasing international adoption of plain packaging for cigarettes and the required use of large, graphic picture health warnings. The CCS report, Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report, ranks countries based on warning size and notes that more countries are moving forward with these public health measures, including innovative requirements for warnings to be printed directly on individual cigarettes in countries like Canada and Australia. The core focus is the worldwide progress in mandated cigarette packaging regulations. Continue reading

03Nov/25

Doomscrolling Explained and how AI agents and related tools can help mitigate the habit

November 3, 2025HealthcareArtificial intelligence, Cybernetics, Digital media use and mental health, Doomscrolling, Information society, Intelligent agent, Internet manipulation and propaganda, mpelembe, Newsadmin

Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Doomscrolling (or doomsurfing) is the act of spending an excessive amount of time reading or watching a large quantity of negative, distressing, or alarming news and content online, particularly on social media and news websites. Continue reading →

02Nov/25

Self-Compassion, Support, and Stress Management Boost Academic Engagement

November 2, 2025ReasearchCompassion, Determination, Motivation, Positive psychology, Psychological resilience, Psychological stress, Self, Self-compassion, Self-determination theory, Self-efficacy, Stress management, Virtue, Wangadmin

Nov. 2, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is an Open Access research article from BMC Psychology by Wang and Wang, published in 2025, titled “Exploring pathways to academic engagement: a SEM analysis of self-compassion, social support, and stress management among Chinese university students.” This study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate how self-compassion and social support relate to academic engagement among 389 Chinese university students. Continue reading →

31Oct/25

Global Condom Market Growth Forecast 2026-2032

October 31, 2025HealthcareBarrier contraception, Birth control, Condom, Female condom, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Sexual and reproductive health, Sexual health, Vaginaadmin

The Global Condom Market Outlook for the forecast period of 2026–2032 projects that the market, valued at USD 14.2 billion in 2025, is set to reach USD 25.8 billion by 2032, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. Key drivers for this robust growth include rising awareness of sexual health and contraception, escalating prevalence of STIs and HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive government health campaigns. The report highlights North America as the prominent region and notes significant market trends such as eco-friendly product development, advanced material innovation, and the rapid rise of e-commerce distribution for discreet purchases, despite facing competition from alternative contraceptives. Continue reading