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Posted: 07 july 2026

BCG vaccine linked to changes in brain immunity and Alzheimer's biomarkers

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine prevents severe forms of tuberculosis (TB) and is the world’s most widely used vaccine, as well as the oldest vaccine still in use. Read more here.

Evernorth is investing $100 million in new AI capabilities for specialty pharmacy

Cigna's Evernorth is investing $100 million through 2028 in specialty pharmacy care. The AI program called Pharmacy Forward is expected to generate approximately $400 million in value by the end of 2028, according to Evernorth. Read more here.

Why enterprise architecture has never mattered more for integrated health systems

Healthcare organizations today face a convergence of pressures that would challenge even the most mature technology enterprises. Artificial intelligence is arriving faster than most health systems can responsibly govern it. Mergers and acquisitions are accelerating, consolidating institutions with radically different…

Anthropic debuts Claude Science, renews access to Fable 5, Mythos 5

Anthropic announced the launch of Claude Science, an auditable AI workbench that allows scientists to conduct all stages of their work, including analyzing literature, performing multi-step research, producing detailed artifacts and developing manuscripts for publication. Read more here.

Midlands trust launches digital medicines management system

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has gone live with an interoperable digital medicines management system. The system went live on 15 June 2026 and according to UHCW is the first of its kind in England. It integrates…

techUK's response to the National Commission’s Findings on AI Regulation in Health

The MHRA published the findings of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare's Call for Evidence, the most substantial assessment yet of how the UK should regulate AI in health and care. The Commission is the independent advisory group…

New AI programme to free hospice staff from paperwork, giving more time for patients and families

Hospices across England are being offered access to a new NHS-backed AI programme designed to give doctors and nurses more time with patients during the final stages of life. The initiative will provide selected hospices with free access to CLEARnotes,…

Thalia Therapeutics acquires US firm backed by fundraise

AIM-listed biotechnology company Thalia Therapeutics has announced the acquisition of US-based oncology firm Sanmirna Therapeutics alongside an oversubscribed £2.75m fundraise. Read more here.

Mini robot could simplify dental treatment

Researchers at the University of Basel’s Department of Biomedical Engineering have developed a small robot. The prototype is about the size of a wine cork and measures 43 by 26 by 28 millimetres. The prototype, called MIR, short for Miniature…

Blood metabolites reveal lifestyle links to brain health before dementia

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers investigated the relationships between blood metabolites, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures, and general cognition in middle-aged adults without dementia. Read more here.

Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health explore merger

Hunterdon Health and Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey have signed a letter of intent to explore a merger of the two health systems. Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health would use their shared resources, expertise and advanced technologies to expand…

College students are turning to AI for mental health needs

Those experiencing more severe mental health symptoms consult artificial intelligence for support at higher rates than their peers, according to researchers at Mass General Brigham. They offer guidance for healthcare providers, schools and developers. Read more here.

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