India–Uzbekistan Strategic Upgrade: PM Modi and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aiming to lift trade from $1B+ to $5B by 2030, with new visa-free access for Indians and a long-term uranium supply framework. Traditional Medicine on the Diplomatic Menu: The two countries also signed agreements touching Ayurveda and traditional medicine, alongside broader cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Buddhist Heritage & Youth Exchange: Modi said India and Uzbekistan will work to preserve key Buddhist sites in Uzbekistan, plus scholarships to promote Hindi and boost tourism. TCM in Action (SCO ties): China and Tajikistan expanded medical cooperation, including a China–Tajikistan Traditional Chinese Medicine center using acupuncture and TCM integrated into local care. Cancer Care Support: Guam’s Pay-Less Community Foundation is running free cancer support sessions through September, including an online psycho-oncology group. Cancer “Chemo-Brain” Scrutiny: A new review warns that cancer-related cognitive impairment trials use too many different methods to compare results reliably at scale. Ayurveda/Wellness Spotlight: A popular skin-glow piece touts turmeric, sandalwood, and neem as kitchen-ready remedies. Disaster Health Update: Nepal’s Rasuwa flash-flood response reports 75 people still in hospital care, with Ayurveda hospital patients among those receiving treatment.