AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthtech Funding: GapMinder and Fil Rouge Capital led a seed round in Croatian healthtech startup Lasken AI to expand its healthcare data intelligence platform for pharma and healthcare decision-makers. Wellness & Nutrition Industry: SuanNutra agreed to acquire IFF’s specialty natural ingredients businesses, merging operations across Spain, Slovenia and Peru with fermentation in the US—aiming to scale clinically supported nutraceutical and food-enhancement ingredients. Extreme Heat & Health Risks: Reports from the Tour de France highlight record-breaking heat in France, with riders reporting headaches and teams changing hydration and recovery routines; scientists link the heat to climate change. Digital Safety for Kids: France approved a blanket ban on social media access for children under 15 from January 2027, joining other countries moving to limit youth exposure to algorithmic feeds. Slovenia in the Spotlight: Slovenian doctors are reported to have achieved a world first in autoimmune medicine, while a Slovenian rider, Matej Mohorič, criticized anti-doping test timing as unequal treatment. Public Health Policy: The EU warns population ageing will strain healthcare and pensions, with one in three Europeans projected to be 65+ by 2050.
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