Food safety & regulation: A peer-reviewed study raises alarms about synthetic biology “animal-free milk,” finding 93 uncharacterized compounds and hundreds of fungal proteins in products linked to Perfect Day, with calls for mandatory safety testing and note that Italy has already moved to ban synthetic foods. Nutrition & brain health: New research links higher ultra-processed food intake with worse visual attention and slower mental processing speed, even among people otherwise eating “healthy.” Public health & climate: WHO warns heat has killed more than 200,000 people in Europe since 2022, as guidance on heat-health action plans is updated. Healthcare system pressure: A continent-wide look at top medicines facing shortages highlights gaps in antibiotics, insulin and cancer drugs, with patient impact now a recurring risk. Digital health & AI: Evaxion wins the Prix Galien UK award for its AI-immunology vaccine platform, while Vitalis talks focus on how healthtech startups can earn citations in AI-driven search. EU migration policy: The EU’s asylum pact takes effect on 12 June, replacing Dublin rules and reshaping how responsibility and detention/reception may work across member states, with knock-on implications for Ireland and the UK. Work & services: Data on EU strikes points to Portugal, Italy, Spain and France as having the most industrial action early in 2026, often hitting transport, education, healthcare and public administration. Dermatology: Glenmark launches Winlevi (clascoterone) for acne in key European markets.