Category Archives: Health

20Nov/25

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

29Oct/25

Nanomedicine Breakthrough Redefines Oncology Drug Delivery

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This report focuses on a major shift in the oncology market toward advanced drug delivery systems, specifically nanomedicine. It highlights how poor bioavailability limits the effectiveness of traditional cancer drugs and presents Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc.’s Deciparticle platform as a solution designed to significantly increase drug absorption and reduce toxicity. The article details the platform’s versatility, its clinical momentum with the advancement of Sapu-003 (Deciparticle Everolimus) into human trials, and the projection that the nanomedicine market will surpass $500 billion by 2032, driven by delivery innovation. Continue reading

28Oct/25

FAT1 Imaging Revolutionizes Essential Tremor Treatment

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The study concerns a new imaging technique called FAT1, developed by consultant neurosurgeon Mr. Harith Akram, which is designed to improve the accuracy and outcomes of MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment for patients suffering from essential tremor. This technique, which fuses multiple MRI scan types, aims to overcome the difficulty of visualising the small target area in the brain (the Vim nucleus) during the non-invasive procedure. Continue reading

15May/25

5th Annual Mental Health Action Day

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The fifth annual Mental Health Action Day, is an initiative spearheaded by SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and TaskForce that brings together thousands of organisations and brands. The goal of this global movement is to shift the focus from awareness to action regarding mental health. A key element promoted this year is the A.S.K. framework (Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch) for providing emotional support. Several examples are provided of how Paramount Global and its partners, including local CBS stations and popular television shows, are supporting non-profits and encouraging communities to take concrete steps for mental well-being through various local events and initiatives. Continue reading