Hospital Care Updates: Kuwait’s Health Ministry has introduced daily “quiet hours” in hospital wards from 10pm to 6am to protect patient rest, with visiting hours expanded to 3-8pm (and special holiday/Ramadan timings), plus limits on simultaneous visitors. Public Health & Costs: Kuwait’s inflation rose 2.49% year-on-year at the end of May, with notable pressure in food, health, clothing/footwear, education and miscellaneous goods/services. Heart Health: Sabah Al-Ahmad Heart Center wrapped its Third Heart Failure Conference, highlighting new approaches to diagnosis, treatment and prevention, including local data showing many patients are under 45. Diabetes Research: Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) presented 12 studies at the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting in the US, underscoring Kuwait’s growing research footprint. Wellness in the Community: LuLu Hypermarket marked International Yoga Day with a staff yoga session, while the National Cancer Awareness Campaign launched its “Haidocan” sports camp to promote active living for cancer prevention. Food & Nutrition Caution: A Dasman Diabetes Institute-linked study warns that completely cutting sugar may disrupt gut health and metabolic balance, raising concerns about insulin resistance. Mental Health Alert: In India, a 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Hyderabad died by alleged suicide a day before the re-exam, with police citing academic stress; the case adds to wider concerns about exam pressure.