Norway Royal Health: Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has undergone a successful lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis and will stay in hospital for weeks, with recovery updates expected after discharge. Cardiology Care in Norway: A Norwegian-focused health item highlights specialized hypertrophic cardiomyopathy services being recognized as a Center of Excellence (HCMA), pointing to coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Vascular Testing Quality: MaineHealth Surgical Care Rockport earned dual reaccreditation for vascular testing and vascular interventional services, underlining the importance of early detection and treatment for stroke and cardiovascular disease. Genetics & Weight: A new study reports obesity-linked genetic variants are increasingly tied to higher BMI as society’s environment changed, suggesting some people are more susceptible to weight gain. Youth Online Safety: Canada introduced a Safe Social Media Act restricting social media accounts for under-16s unless platforms prove strong safeguards, alongside added rules for AI chatbots. Food & Nutrition: Research suggests Scottish farmed salmon may be even healthier than previously thought, with strong vitamin D, omega-3 and protein content. Sports & Heat Safety: FIFA made hydration breaks mandatory at the 2026 World Cup, sparking debate over whether they protect players enough or disrupt match rhythm. Sudan Atrocity Warning: Norway joined UN warnings that Sudan’s RSF could imminently escalate attacks on al-Obeid, putting hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk.