Hantavirus Alert in Chile: Chile’s Ministry of Health declared a nationwide health alert after a rise in hantavirus cases and deaths, reporting 46 infections and 18 deaths so far this year (39% fatality rate), with guidance urging people to avoid rodent contact and improve home ventilation and cleaning. Heartbeat Law Sparks Church Debate: Cardinal Fernando Chomali renewed controversy around Chile’s “Listen to Their Heart” bill, arguing doctors should not be required to offer women the chance to hear fetal heart activity and saying he opposes abortion under any of the current grounds. Food Policy Push: A U.S. Senate committee advanced a bill that would require warning labels on ultra-processed foods and restrict advertising “junk food” to children, with Sanders citing Chile as a model. Women’s Health Study: A global Flo Health/Mayo Clinic study found perimenopausal women report psychological symptoms 1.5x more severely than premenopausal women. Climate and Health Risks: The UN warned climate disasters are escalating to “national emergency” levels, citing wildfires, extreme heat, and strain on hospitals and power systems, including impacts reported in Chile. Epilepsy Treatment Expansion: SK Biopharmaceuticals moves to expand Latin America access to cenobamate, launching in Brazil after introductions in Peru and Chile.