Vaccine Clash in Washington: Trump’s surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier told senators she hasn’t seen reputable evidence linking vaccines to autism and called MMR “our greatest tool” against measles, distancing herself from vaccine misinformation. Mind-Body Wellness Research: A new study in PNAS found that listening to music after acute stress helped people recover faster—improving mood and normalizing heart and nervous system activity sooner than calming natural sounds. Alternative Medicine in the Spotlight: A Conversation/AP piece warns that meditation can sometimes go wrong, drawing on Buddhist texts and modern reports to highlight risks and what to do when practice becomes harmful. Ayurveda Momentum: India’s AYUSH sector is expanding fast, with Ayurveda moving toward mainstream global health via research, quality standards, and growing wellness and medical travel demand. Holistic Care Locally: A UK fitness pro in Ipswich is launching a holistic therapy room offering breathwork, massage, ear seeds, sound therapy, and auricular acupuncture for stress, pain, and recovery. Wellness Tourism Push: Kerala is courting Gulf travelers with roadshows and kiosks, pitching its wellness and medical value tourism ecosystem. Psychedelics Policy Debate: A Nevada City council voted to make entheogenic “plant medicines” a low-priority offense locally—decriminalizing policing focus without changing state or federal illegality. Essential Oils Corner: Cedarwood essential oil is being promoted for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress uses, with cautions to avoid internal use and do patch tests.