Mental Health & Sleep: A new study using the ABCD cohort links better sleep quality to fewer adolescent mental health symptoms and better grades and peer relationships, pointing to sleep as a practical lever for youth wellbeing. Nutrition & Biodiversity: An international analysis in PNAS finds people worldwide eat far fewer vegetables than recommended and that vegetable crop diversity is declining—raising both health and food-system risks. Uranium & Indigenous Health: As the U.S. pushes to expand domestic uranium production, White Mesa Ute residents renew concerns about contamination and health impacts near the nation’s last conventional uranium mill. Global Health Funding: The Trump administration announced $2B for faith-based groups to support global health work, with experts questioning the “more efficient” claim. Health System Strain from Labor Action: Strikes in Kenya’s Homa Bay and North Rift are disrupting hospital services, leaving patients without care and medication. Rural Access Politics: A Wyoming congressional candidate spotlights rural health care access—reimbursement, workforce, and shorter travel distances—as a top voter issue. Athlete Mental Health: The IOC urges routine screening and monitoring of elite athletes’ mental health at key moments and during training cycles. Public Health Alerts: Measles cases are confirmed in Wisconsin, with officials warning of possible additional exposures and urging vaccination.