In this episode, we kick things off with our article of the week which comes from JAMA Network Open and is entitled “Cannabis Use and Misuse Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization”

Then, we take a look at the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha on health systems in Myanmar and Bangladesh. We explore how natural disasters don’t just damage infrastructure—they also cripple access to care and mental health support. Then we pivot to an exciting tech meets wellness update as Serena Williams launches a new app that blends fitness with mindfulness, aiming to make mental health as mainstream as a gym membership. After that, we dive into a global health curveball as snakebites are on the rise and climate change is slithering behind the scenes. We follow that with a fascinating study out of Stanford showing that elite athletes may have stronger immune responses to vaccines, giving new meaning to peak performance. Finally, we close with a major labor movement in India where healthcare workers are striking to demand better conditions and pay amid rising COVID-19 cases. Each story ties into the big picture of health, equity, and how our systems are or aren’t keeping up.