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The U.S. Senate has approved legislation addressing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure responds to long-standing concerns that strict medical disclosure rules discourage aviation professionals from seeking treatment for mental health conditions, fearing they could be grounded. Supporters say the new law will modernise reporting requirements and improve access to confidential care across the aviation workforce.

As a heat wave grips much of the United States, doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may face heightened health risks. These drugs can contribute to dehydration, which raises the danger of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness. Health professionals are advising patients on GLP-1 therapies to drink plenty of fluids, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and watch for warning signs like dizziness and nausea during extreme temperatures.

The US Senate has approved legislation addressing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure is aimed at making it easier for aviation professionals to seek mental health care without automatically risking their medical certification or careers. Coverage from aviation and regional news outlets highlights growing attention to mental health barriers in the aviation industry, though details of the bill's provisions and next steps in the House remain limited.

The Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act has passed the US Senate, advancing legislation that addresses mental health support and reporting for pilots and aviation professionals. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process. Attention to pilots' mental health has grown in recent years amid concerns over stigma, medical certification rules, and safety reporting.

A survey suggests most health professionals believe key plant foods are underrepresented in official dietary guidelines. The finding points to a gap between what practitioners recommend for health and what national nutrition advice currently emphasises, with whole plant-based foods such as legumes, nuts and whole grains often receiving less prominence than animal products in public guidance.