Holistic Care Spotlight: Princess Kate’s Three Peaks Challenge is being framed as a push for “holistic healthcare,” while reports also point to King Charles’ interest in homeopathy and alternative approaches alongside mainstream treatment. Sleep & Skin: A new explainer asks whether sleep masks can cause breakouts and what light exposure really does to melatonin and sleep quality. Integrative Research: A study protocol is set to test acupuncture for pain in Parkinson’s disease, aiming to address a major unmet need for better pain management. AYUSH Quality Push: Kerala is moving 10 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres into NABH accreditation, with teams reviewing patient safety, infection control, documentation, and staff competency. Healthcare Staffing Strain: A hospital in Bhadrachalam is facing doctor and nurse shortages that are hitting tribal patients hard, despite past quality awards. Policy Overhaul: Maharashtra plans a major state health strategy with stronger regulation, hospital grading, patient rights, and a tribunal for complaints. Traditional Food Meets Wellness: Nepal’s National Paddy Day centers on dahi chiura, with Ayurveda-linked claims about digestion and cooling during monsoon fieldwork. Market Watch: Aromatherapy shower steamers are projected to keep growing through 2030 as home spa and stress-relief trends expand.