Air Pollution & Heart Risk: A Taiwanese study using 23 years of national health and weather data found cardiovascular emergency visits spike on days with relatively cool temperatures plus high air pollution, with nitrogen oxide pollutants (NOx) the strongest predictors—especially for adults 65+ and in northern Taiwan. Weight-Loss Drug Crackdown: Taiwan’s FDA is considering tighter border controls on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs after reports of illegal imports and online resales, and is also proposing changes to hold online platforms more accountable. Clinical Trial Expansion: MAIA Biotechnology activated a new US site at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute and opened enrollment for a Phase II expansion of THIO-101, testing the telomere-targeting agent ateganosine followed by cemiplimab for resistant non-small cell lung cancer. Public Health & Safety: Taiwan’s Coast Guard warned off a Chinese oceanographic research vessel from restricted waters off Yilan, shadowing it and issuing radio orders to depart. Workplace Lung Disease Alert: A new report highlights engineered-stone “quartz” countertop risks, linking cutting and polishing work to silicosis cases and calling for better tracking and prevention. Baseball & Accountability: CTBC Brothers terminated pitcher Hsu Chi-ling’s contract after he concealed a drunk-driving accident, following a court judgment. Tech & Economy: Taiwan’s central bank says AI-driven growth is not “Dutch disease,” arguing traditional manufacturers are upgrading and diversifying to plug into the AI supply chain. Longevity Research: A US-led team identified a molecular driver of age-related cognitive decline tied to blood-brain barrier breakdown, pointing to KLF4 as a potential therapeutic target. Ebola Update: The Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged to 894 confirmed cases at four weeks, with overwhelmed treatment capacity and no clear sign of slowing.