Workplace wellness access: Ohio University is expanding employee health support through WellWorks, a new wellness center offering fitness access, classes, training, assessments, and a “WellWorks 100” visit-reward program. Health transparency & planning: In Lloydminster, advocates are pushing Alberta and Saskatchewan to publish a full health needs report, arguing a short summary doesn’t match local service gaps. Chronic kidney disease basics: A Dear Dr. Roach Q&A warns against “at-home” CKD cleansing claims and stresses that diet and medical care matter most, especially for people with diabetes. Gut health and cancer mechanism: New research in Nature explains how a common gut bacterium’s toxin can attach to colon cells and trigger inflammation linked to colorectal cancer. Air quality and wildfire smoke: Twin Cities residents face wildfire haze risks, with doctors warning smoke can worsen heart and lung conditions. Public health access under funding cuts: Ohio Planned Parenthood clinics are working to restore services after a Medicaid funding freeze expired, with impacts on STI testing, screenings, birth control, and primary care. Healthy living in schools: Uttar Pradesh plans “My Health World” books in schools to teach nutrition, fitness, mental well-being, hygiene, and screen-time balance. Community health through movement: A second annual pickleball tournament in Indiana raised funds for a healthcare scholarship in honor of Dr. Suresh Lohano. Misinformation in health advice: A report highlights how people increasingly trust social media influencers and AI chatbots for medical guidance—despite lack of exams, training, and full patient context.