Nursing Labor Standoff: Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses returned to work Monday after a 5-day strike and lockout, but contract talks remain stalled, leaving uncertainty for pay, benefits, and working conditions. AI in Care Delivery: India’s healthcare is accelerating AI adoption at a 36.8% annual pace, with tools increasingly used to speed diagnoses and support clinical decisions amid specialist shortages. Food & Gut Health: A large international study links higher ultraprocessed grain intake to an 86% higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease, pointing to processing level—not whole grains—as the key concern. Infectious Disease Watch: Canada clinicians are urged to consider anaplasmosis for unexplained fever as tick-borne illness rises, with doxycycline highlighted as first-line treatment. Early Parkinson’s Screening: Researchers report a tear-based sensor that may detect low dopamine levels, aiming to flag Parkinson’s earlier without needles. Healthcare Access & Infrastructure: South Africa’s Limpopo Central Academic Hospital project (R5bn, 488 beds) is under construction to expand specialist oncology and maternal-child care, with completion planned for July 2028. Data Privacy: Lake Region Healthcare warned patients after a year-long investigation found unauthorized network access, potentially affecting sensitive medical and financial data. Regional Policy: Kuwait bans private healthcare facilities from taking cash payments above KD 10, requiring bank or approved electronic payments.