The healthcare and wellness industry is undergoing a massive transformation. We are entering an era of Wellness 2.0, shifting from a reactive, disease-management model to a proactive, integrative, and holistic approach that prioritises prevention, root-cause healing, and sustainable well-being. Consumers are no longer willing to accept short-term fixes—they want lasting solutions. Health is no longer
Akribion Therapeautics, a Zwingenberg-based BioTech startup developing a RNA-guided, nuclease-based technology for programmable cell depletion, recently announced its exit from stealth and the completion of a Seed financing round raising €8 million to accelerate the development of therapeutics based on Akribion’s proprietary G-dase® E nucleases. The round was led by CARMA FUND and RV Invest,
Berlin-based Nelly, a rising startup at the intersection of health and fintech, has secured €50 million in a Series B funding round to enter new European markets and develop new products. Led by Cathay Innovation and Notion Capital, the round also included existing investors b2venture, Lakestar, Motive Ventures, and Arc Investors. The funding positions Nelly
China describes the rise in respiratory infections as a common seasonal trend during winter despite reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) outbreak overwhelming hospitals. Authorities maintain that the situation is less severe than last year and that there is no need for alarm regarding the virus, which is being compared to Covid-19. Despite circulating social
52North, a UK med-tech startup focused on oncological advancements, has raised €6 million in a funding round co-led by KHP Ventures and Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Co. The round, which also included contributions from OKG Capital, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Cancer Research Horizons, Macmillan Cancer Support, and angel investors like Jonathan Milner and Roland Diggelmann, brings the
More than half of the estimated 800 million adults who have diabetes are not receiving treatment for their condition, research shows. The World Health Organisation had previously estimated that about 422 million people have diabetes, a chronic disease involving blood sugar levels, which can damage the heart, blood vessels, nerves and other organs if untreated.
In recent years, holistic health has experienced a significant surge in popularity. People are increasingly seeking approaches that treat the entire person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than simply addressing isolated symptoms. But what’s truly remarkable is how technology has begun to transform this ancient practice, ushering in a new era of wellness that combines time-honoured wisdom
Tens of thousands of cyclists descended onto Sheikh Zayed Road in the early hours of November 10 to race down the famous 14-lane road in what has now become an annual event. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai Ride transformed the usually busy highway as it closed for a few hours and was
Accessing quality healthcare is a challenge for many people, particularly due to the financial and administrative burdens that often accompany treatments and diagnosis. While healthcare infrastructure continues to improve in many parts of the world, the financial infrastructure that supports timely and accessible care is still lagging behind. The process of paying for healthcare remains
The story of Rakesh Shah is a compelling one of evolution and leadership. Though he began his career in finance and operations, areas seemingly distant from the medical field, he used these experiences as the very bedrock to his innovative approach to healthcare. Shah’s ability to translate skills from finance into effective healthcare strategies and
