Nitrite & Colon Cancer (Sweden): A large Swedish study following 82,009 people over ~20 years found higher dietary nitrite intake linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in men only, with the strongest signal for distal colon cancer (about 50% higher risk in the top intake group). Gut Microbes & Protective Molecules: Separate research suggests gut bacteria can convert dietary nitrate and iron into compounds that may help protect against disease, pointing to a diet–microbiome mechanism. Blood Thinners & Brain Health: A nationwide Swedish analysis reported that “newer” oral anticoagulants were tied to slower cognitive decline in older people living with both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s, compared with warfarin or no anticoagulation. Stroke Recovery Roadmap: An international task force outlined a precision rehabilitation plan for stroke recovery, using genetic and blood biomarkers to guide next-generation therapies. Measles in Sweden: Sweden’s Public Health Agency reported 21 measles cases connected to the Urkult folk music festival in the north, mostly among people under 18 and many unvaccinated. Care & Rights in Sweden: A British man with dementia and Parkinson’s faces removal from Sweden, with his family calling the process “inhumane” and warning the journey could be fatal. Urban Air Quality: A new discussion highlights how clean air zones in cities like Stockholm can affect health, especially for children and people with respiratory conditions.