Medicaid Work Rules in North Carolina: Starting Jan. 1, 2027, many adults ages 19–64 in North Carolina must meet an 80-hours-a-month work or community engagement requirement to keep Medicaid, with other changes rolling out first such as tighter noncitizen eligibility, twice-yearly renewals, and shorter retroactive coverage. Medicaid & SNAP Eligibility Tightening: Separate reporting says the same federal overhaul will also affect SNAP, with some adults facing work/volunteer requirements and new limits tied to noncitizen status and how household costs are counted. Noncitizen Medicaid Limits (Oct. 1): A federal rule change will end Medicaid for many lawfully present immigrants starting Oct. 1, while some groups—like green card holders after a five-year wait and COFA migrants including people from Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau—may remain eligible. Traditional Medicine Research Push (WHO): WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs and close major global evidence gaps. Inclusive Wellness Definition: A new wellness glossary argues “inclusive wellness” must be built with input from the communities it serves, not one-size-fits-all assumptions. Tokelau Marine Health Study: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a baseline expedition to study Tokelau’s reefs and deep-sea environments to support future protection planning. Guam Alcohol Licenses: Guam’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board approved multiple license applications, including expanded alcohol options for CUL Hagåtña and new/updated licenses for local businesses.