HIV Testing Access in Faith Settings: UMass Amherst researchers say a church-tailored outreach model (“Taking it to the Pews”) boosted HIV testing odds by 47% with each added intervention touchpoint, pointing to practical ways to close testing gaps. Obesity Care After GLP-1 Stops: A BMJ meta-analysis finds weight often returns far faster after GLP-1 discontinuation—about four times faster than behavioral programs—driving interest in strategies to prevent regain. Pediatric Flu Vaccination: A Harvard-led JAMA Pediatrics study estimates flu shots for kids ages 2–5 could cut influenza diagnoses by 9–14 cases per 100 children per season. Massachusetts Nursing Home Rankings (CMS Q1 2026): Several facilities earned top marks in county capacity and ratings—e.g., Overlook Masonic Health Center (Worcester) and Sacred Heart Nursing Home (Bristol) both received 5/5 overall ratings—while others reported lower CMS scores and fines. Tufts Medicine Financial Snapshot: Tufts Medicine reported $46M losses in the first half of the fiscal year; experts framed it as a possible sign of stability amid cost pressure and funding uncertainty. Healthcare Infrastructure for Native Students: Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service agreed to build a new clinic facility on campus to expand care and train future Native health professionals. Food Safety Watch: FDA is investigating new Listeria and Cyclospora outbreaks, plus additional Salmonella cases linked to moringa supplement products. Workplace Safety: A Massachusetts worker’s family reached a nearly $13M wrongful death settlement after a freezer-related incident trapped him during cleaning operations.