Whether antimicrobial resistance will become one of the leading causes of death globally, surpassing cancer.
Scope: Superbugs, pharma pipeline, agricultural overuse, phage therapy, WHO warnings
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, with current estimates suggesting it already contributes to millions of deaths annually. The concern is that AMR could escalate to a point where common infections become untreatable, leading to a public health crisis comparable to or exceeding the impact of diseases like cancer. While the 'apocalypse' scenario is not yet a certainty, trends in antibiotic development, overuse in healthcare and agriculture, and the rise of multi-drug resistant organisms indicate a trajectory towards a more severe crisis.
Is the new 'miracle' weight-loss drug 'Slim-Gen' a revolutionary breakthrough or a dangerous, unregulated health risk?
80%Slim-Gen is sweeping Hollywood with 30kg-in-a-month results. Early adverse-event reports are alarming regulators.
Will the global 'loneliness epidemic' be officially recognized as a public health crisis by the WHO by 2027?
75%Studies link loneliness to dementia, heart disease and shorter lifespans. Several governments already appointed loneliness ministers.
Will longevity drugs extend average human lifespan past 100 by 2050?
15%Tracking the development of anti-aging therapeutics from senolytics to rapamycin analogs. Monitoring clinical trial results, biomarker validation, and the transition from longevity research to approved therapies.
Is the longevity industry about to break through?
65%Whether anti-aging science — senolytics, epigenetic reprogramming, rapamycin — will deliver meaningful life extension within a decade.
Will the widespread implementation of AI in medical diagnostics lead to a significant reduction in misdiagnosis rates by 2028?
65%The integration of AI into medical diagnostics is a rapidly developing field, with many promising trials and increasing adoption. There's a strong online discussion about whether this will translate into tangible improvements in patient care, specifically by reducing the incidence of misdiagnosis, which remains a significant problem globally.
Will the infamous 'gene-editing for vanity' clinic in Dubai be shut down by international pressure before 2027?
65%The clinic offers eye color, height and IQ "upgrades" for embryos. Bioethicists are furious; ultra-rich clients keep flying in.