Processed Food & Cancer Risk: A large European study links eating more processed meat to higher stomach and esophagus cancer risk, reinforcing that even small daily increases can matter for long-term health. Medical Tourism Demand: Canadians are increasingly looking abroad for care as waits and costs at home stretch, with platforms like PlacidWay reporting growing interest in dental, fertility, bariatric and regenerative/wellness services. Turkey as a Treatment Destination: Why Iran-linked patients keep traveling to Turkey for surgery and cancer care remains a key theme, alongside broader coverage of Turkey’s medical tourism ecosystem. Health System Access Story: One UK patient with a rare liver condition says NHS clinicians deemed transplant too risky, pushing her to seek life-saving surgery in Turkey at major personal cost. Public Health & Lifestyle: Coverage also highlights renewed smoking culture and warns there’s no truly “safe” level of cigarette use, even when people smoke only occasionally. Workplace Rights (Health-Adjacent): Turkey ranks among the world’s worst for workers’ rights in a new ITUC index, citing union restrictions and strike limits. Local Health/Services: Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern has been evacuated and transferred to state foundations control, with visitor closures while ticketing and operations shift. Health & Tech for Pets: Fi expands AI GPS pet wearables coverage to Turkey and more countries, positioning the devices as tools for pet health insights and tracking. Health News Loss: Veteran Turkish TV journalist Reha Muhtar dies after treatment for heart failure, irregular heartbeat, infection and uncontrolled diabetes.