Health & Wellness Briefing: Mar 8 (5 stories)
Sunday, 8 Mar 2026 Weekly Health & Wellness GLOBAL
Here is your Weekly summary for Health & Wellness across the world for Mon 2nd March - Sun 8th March 2026
The GOP's proposed "big beautiful bill" is set to significantly alter the Affordable Care Act marketplace, potentially reducing enrollment by millions, raising concerns among health policy experts about access to care. In a notable advancement, Science Corp. has secured $230 million to further develop its brain implant aimed at treating blindness, highlighting a growing interest in neurotechnology. Meanwhile, Amazon is expanding its cloud services into healthcare with new AI tools for patients and doctors, reflecting the tech giant's commitment to revolutionizing medical practices. Lastly, mental health professionals are advising caution regarding the use of AI chatbots for therapy, emphasizing the need for discernment in their application for emotional support.
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GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say
US Top News and Analysis 6 Mar 2026, 6:24pmThe GOP's "big beautiful bill" made administrative tweaks expected to reduce enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace by millions of people.
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Brain Tech Startup Science Corp. Raises $230 Million to Treat Blindness
Bloomberg Technology 5 Mar 2026, 1:45pmNeurotechnology company Science Corp. raised $230 million from investors to commercialize its implant for blindness and develop even more advanced brain devices.
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FDA reversals leave investors worrying about the fates of other experimental drugs
US Top News and Analysis 6 Mar 2026, 4:33pmInvestors are scrutinizing the prospects for some drugs in the pipeline following a string of recent rejections from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Amazon Bets on Health Care AI With Tools for Patients, Doctors
Bloomberg Technology 5 Mar 2026, 1:50pmAmazon.com Inc.’s cloud unit is launching AI tools for medical practices, the company’s latest effort to broaden the reach of its cloud-computing business into workplace applications.
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When to talk to AI chatbots about mental health—and when to stay far away, professionals say
US Top News and Analysis 7 Mar 2026, 2:05pmSome Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
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