Drug Abuse & Youth Risk: Ahead of UN International Day against Drug Abuse, a Macau psychologist warns that new synthetic drugs are spreading more covertly, with e-cigarettes helping some young users avoid detection—so official counts may miss a “hidden iceberg” of abuse. Biomedical Research in Macau: UM marked its 45th anniversary with a “Friends of Health” forum, and announced a restructure toward a Faculty of Medicine plus new research institutes to strengthen biomedical partnerships. Elderly Care Costs & Smart Services: A Macau Silver Economy survey of 792 residents aged 50+ finds 84.3% worry about future care and medical costs, while only 29.2% actually use smart elderly care tools—highlighting a gap between awareness and real support. Elderly Housing Oversight: A lawmaker presses for updates on the “Residence for the Elderly,” including plans for TCM clinics, rent reviews, and stronger safety and evacuation measures for residents with mobility issues. Smoking Cessation via TCM Safety: WHO and the Health Bureau co-hosted a seminar on clinical safety and acupuncture/moxibustion for quitting smoking, aiming to improve standards and reliability of TCM services. Influenza Update: The Health Bureau reports an 87-year-old man with chronic diseases died of influenza A (with pneumonia), while a 73-year-old is in critical condition with influenza B complicated by pneumonia. Local Wellness Event: Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau drew 280+ participants for International Yoga Day under “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”