Oct 15, 2025

The email discusses how coral reefs have reached an irreversible tipping point due to climate change, leading to a decline in coral ecosystems. Researchers emphasize the importance of rapid action to curb greenhouse-gas emissions to prevent further climate tipping points. The email also mentions positive tipping points, such as the shift to solar and wind power, that could have significant benefits for the planet. Additionally, it covers the latest news on the red list of endangered species, the use of digital twins in biodiversity research, and the current state of negotiations for a United Nations plastic-pollution treaty.

This email from KevinMD highlights a nurse’s experience with a defiant older patient in the ER who showcased resilience. It also features a story about a physician who transformed her career to focus on well-being, coaching, and mindfulness. The email touches on the risks and impacts of synthetic biology projects, the decline in MMR vaccination rates, and the importance of addressing high blood pressure for kidney health in older adults. Additionally, it discusses AI’s role in alleviating physician workload and the potential effects of declining Medicare Advantage plan coverage.

Happiful introduces the Happiful Poetry Prize, encouraging individuals to share their experiences related to mental health and wellbeing through poetry. The email explains the rewards for winners and the impact their words can have on others. It also offers different subscription options for Happiful’s readers, providing them with resources and insights to support their well-being journey.

This email from STAT News discusses the increased political pressure at the FDA under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership, causing tension between career scientists and political leaders. It also covers the recent mass layoffs at the CDC and the subsequent reversals, impacting critical areas like disease surveillance. The email highlights a drug pricing deal between AstraZeneca and President Trump, as well as the effects of Medicare Advantage plans shrinking coverage for beneficiaries.

Axios Vitals sheds light on the impact of immigration crackdowns in hospitals, creating fear and confusion among healthcare workers. The email also covers the recent CDC purge affecting hundreds of agency employees and the implications of conflicting policies on drug pricing. Additionally, it delves into the declaration of a flu epidemic in Japan and the discovery of lab-grown smell receptors.

STAT News promotes the upcoming STAT Summit in Boston, featuring various panels and interviews with healthcare experts and policymakers. The email encourages registration for the event, providing attendees with insights on critical healthcare topics like CDC layoffs, Medicaid work requirements, and pharma policies. It also announces a new panel on artificial intelligence and medicine, highlighting the inspirational story of an expert whose research was inspired by his son’s rare disease.

Nature Briefing discusses new research findings on gender differences in brain atrophy with age, the declaration of a flu epidemic in Japan, and the potential benefits of ‘probiotic architecture’ for better health. The email also dives into lab-grown smell receptors, a new approach to accessing mitochondrial DNA for genetic disease research, and the discovery of dinosaur footprints in the UK. Additionally, it mentions Ada Lovelace Day and encourages readers to share how they are celebrating women in science.

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