Traditional Chinese Medicine for pets: More Chinese pet owners are turning to TCM for chronic illnesses, with a viral #petTCM trend sharing stories of acupuncture and herbal patent medicines after Western care didn’t help. Acupuncture for stress and burnout: A new city acupuncture clinic is set to open this month, pitching treatments for “stress and burnout,” while another London-area clinic pairs acupuncture with Reiki, reflexology, and Indian head massage. Wellbeing businesses expand: A Suffolk spa director launches a private one-to-one studio centered on auricular acupuncture, and a local yoga studio marks 19 years with restorative sound baths and community classes. Ayurveda spotlight—plus safety reminders: Acharya Balkrishna promotes a clove-based migraine approach, but warns that sudden severe headaches with red flags need urgent medical care. Regulation and risk: Kashmir doctors report unapproved herbal remedies linked to liver failures, urging supervision and testing. Policy and diplomacy: India and Thailand discuss cooperation on traditional medicine, including plans for a WHO global summit, as trade deals aim to ease mobility for AYUSH practitioners. Caste controversy at IIT Mandi: The institute orders an inquiry after a Bhagavad Gita-themed poster said Shudras should “serve higher classes,” triggering allegations of caste discrimination. Community health outreach: China’s 27th medical team provides free consultations in Freetown, including TCM acupuncture and gua sha for chronic pain.