Hypertension & Lifestyle: A Moroccan study of 612 adults on treatment found 66% still had uncontrolled blood pressure, but higher physical activity was linked to markedly better control—an argument for walking, cycling, swimming, and other daily aerobic movement alongside meds. Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: US critics say Humana and UnitedHealthcare are signaling benefit cuts and market exits to boost profits, raising alarms for more than a million seniors relying on taxpayer-funded plans. Health Data Bias: A Rutgers analysis of 754 discharge notes found stigmatizing language in 62% of records for gender-expansive patients versus 26% in comparisons, with misgendering not the only driver—fueling concerns about trust and clinical decision-making. Drug Shortages Hit Patients: Thailand’s Sanpatong Hospital is rationing prescriptions amid nearly year-long shortages, forcing some patients to return weekly for partial doses. Hospital Capacity & Access: Brookhaven approved a $650M NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk expansion adding beds and modernization. Clinical Trials Move Forward: MEDIPAL and JCR dosed the first patient in a global Phase I/II trial of JR-446 for MPS IIIB, an ultra-rare condition with no approved treatment. Public Health Coverage at Risk: Illinois warned 700,000+ people they may lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes, with major impacts expected in Cook County. Care Under Pressure (Legal/Operations): A Cook County judge plans a receiver for West Suburban and Weiss Memorial hospitals amid license and electronic records concerns.