Maternal Health & Foreign Aid: An Associated Press investigation links U.S. foreign aid cuts to higher deaths of pregnant women and babies in Nepal, as nutrition and reproductive outreach programs shut down and birthing centers lost equipment and staff. Public Health Policy: The U.S. is also facing fresh pressure on childhood protection as groups warn about vaccine guidance changes and the broader impact of weakening federal health research and oversight. Food Safety & Regulation: Federal data shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for youth, while a long-running GRAS loophole lets companies add ingredients with less FDA scrutiny—prompting new legal challenges. Healthcare Access: Ohio National Guard’s GuardCare clinic in Southeast Ohio delivered thousands of free medical, dental, vision, and women’s health services to uninsured residents. Detention & Medical Care: Reuters reports an ICE detainee from Guatemala died after a medical emergency following hospitalization, renewing scrutiny of detention health practices. Workplace Lung Disease: A new report documents a growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers, calling for stronger monitoring and earlier diagnosis. Youth Mental Health: Montgomery County sued major social media companies, citing survey data that heavy use is tied to higher depression and anxiety symptoms.