Dec 12, 2025

1. Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2026 – Call for Nominations
2. The Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.
3. The awards recognize innovative pharmaceutical advancements, impactful initiatives, and science-driven solutions improving healthcare across Asia.
4. Past winners include prominent companies such as Menarini Singapore, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, MedEthix Inc, Merck Healthcare Vietnam, Novartis Malaysia, Roche Saudi Arabia, and many others.
5. Categories cover breakthroughs in research, clinical programs, patient-centric healthcare, sustainable pharma practices, and more.
6. Interested companies are encouraged to nominate their initiatives now to gain regional recognition.

7. For queries or to book a meeting, contact julie@charltonmediamail.com.

8. STAT Morning Rounds: Health & Science Updates (Dec 11, 2025)

9. FDA panel discusses reducing warnings on testosterone therapy, aiming for easier access and lower drug classification.
10. Study reveals a significant drop in hospitals capable of providing pediatric care over 20 years, impacting treatment availability.
11. New research identifies immune signals driving rare myocarditis cases linked to COVID-19 vaccines, with potential blocking strategies.
12. Secret shopper study finds many cannabis retail workers provide misinformation about the safety of weed use during pregnancy despite medical warnings.
13. Essay argues for launching mpox vaccine booster trials now amid rising cases in major U.S. cities.

14. Additional topics include impacts of science staffing cuts, evolving medical policies, and more health news.

15. Axios Vitals Health Brief (Dec 11, 2025)

16. Children’s Health Defense petitions FDA to revoke licenses of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines citing regulatory non-compliance.
17. Senate votes fail on Affordable Care Act subsidy extension; out-of-pocket premiums may rise sharply for 20 million enrollees.
18. Study finds major insurers UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna have incomplete transparency in pricing data disclosures.
19. Rep. Haley Stevens files articles of impeachment against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for alleged abuses undermining public health.

20. Other news: States banning SNAP purchases of junk food, insurers skipping major investor events, and controversies over gender-affirming care guidance.

21. STAT’s JPMorgan Healthcare Conference Coverage Preview

22. Biotech’s biggest event, the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, will be held January 12-15, 2026, in San Francisco.
23. STAT will provide daily newsletters featuring exclusive news, analysis, and on-ground reporting covering science, business, and policy.
24. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to “The Readout” for comprehensive conference coverage.

25. The event serves as a major platform for industry announcements and networking.

26. Nature Briefing: Scientific Advances and Insights (Dec 11, 2025)

27. Launch of GlobalBuildingAtlas, a 3D map visualizing nearly every building on Earth using satellite data and AI, aiding urban planning and risk assessment.
28. Australia enacts a ban on social media use for under-16s, offering a natural experiment on the mental health effects of social media restriction among teenagers.
29. New AI-enhanced weather forecasting models improve rapid prediction of extreme weather events by combining machine learning and physics.
30. Breakthrough treatment for Huntington’s disease (AMT-130) shows promise slowing disease progression by 75%, though it requires complex brain surgery.

31. Features on pancreatic cancer research, science gift inspirations, and a human interest story on environmental journalist battling leukemia amidst healthcare system challenges.

32. Axios Exclusive Reception at JPMorgan Health Care Conference

33. Axios will host an exclusive evening reception on January 12, 2026, during the J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference in San Francisco.
34. The event will focus on how health care companies are evolving their communication and storytelling strategies to build trust and promote medical advances.
35. Guests will enjoy cocktails, light bites, and networking in an intimate setting with views of the Bay Bridge.
36. Featured speakers include Vanessa Broadhurst (EVP, Johnson & Johnson), Jillayne Smyth Rogers (Purple Strategies), and moderated sessions by Ryan Heath.
37. Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.

Stay Well!