Wildfire Smoke Health Alert: Local guidance warns that fine particles from smoke can irritate eyes and airways and worsen asthma, heart and lung disease—urging people to stay indoors, use recirculating AC, and filter indoor air. Hospital Quality Rankings: U.S. News named United Hospital Center and J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital high performers in multiple procedures and conditions, highlighting cancer, heart, lung and orthopedic care. Mental Health Emergency Response: NSW is rolling out a health-led model so people calling Triple Zero during a mental health crisis get routed to mental health experts and appropriate local services, backed by $270M. NHS Mental Health Overhaul (UK): Lancashire will get new neighbourhood mental health hubs and specialist crisis departments to reduce pressure on A&E. Heat Illness Spike: Imperial Valley reports heat-related illness cases doubling year over year as extreme heat threatens unhoused people, seniors and those with mental health challenges. Public Health & Vaccines: San Juan County is running back-to-school immunization clinics and reminds families to check records and get kids up to date. Food Safety Trust: DeKalb County is warning about a YouTube creator impersonating a health inspector, stressing how to verify credentials. Controlled Medicines Digitized (Qatar): Qatar launched an online permit system for travellers carrying controlled medicines. Wellness Industry Push (China): Several Chinese local governments are backing health and wellness businesses aimed at retirees, including wellness tourism and wellness real estate. Global Drug Development Shift (China): A report argues China is making drug development more multipolar, with regulatory and early clinical models changing how therapies are built. Metabolic Disease R&D: Harbour BioMed appointed Dr. Bob Zhang to lead its metabolic disease franchise, targeting obesity and related cardiovascular and liver conditions. Body-Image Harm Online: Experts warn that relentless public commentary about Ariana Grande’s body can have “extremely negative” effects on her and others. Vaping Crackdown (Singapore): A lower-rung member pleaded guilty in a syndicate case involving large-scale vape distribution and warehouse storage. Waste Compliance (India): Kerala’s Health Department was ordered to report biomedical waste treatment capacity and facilities after NGT concerns about illegal dumping.