This week's five major headlines include:
Adult health checkups can help detect the risk of chronic diseases early, and eligible people are encouraged to receive regular screenings.
Taichung City has launched a legal education program for new immigrants, covering legal rights and fraud prevention.
The Chiayi City Health Bureau reminds the public to follow the “Five Don'ts and Four Do's” for the safe use of sleeping pills.
The Perseid meteor shower offers excellent viewing conditions, giving skywatchers a chance to enjoy one of the year's most spectacular celestial events.
In addition, the Anti-Fraud 165 Hotline warns the public about fake online voting links that steal LINE accounts and reminds everyone to follow the “Three Don'ts” to avoid scams.

Let's take a look at this week's top stories.

1. No Symptoms Doesn't Mean No Health Checkups – Detect Chronic Disease Risks Early
Many people skip health checkups because they feel healthy. However, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol often show no obvious symptoms in the early stages. The Health Promotion Administration reminds eligible adults to receive regular preventive health checkups according to their age, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol tests, while maintaining regular exercise and a balanced diet to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

2. Taichung Offers Legal Education Program for New Immigrants
A lack of understanding of local laws may affect rights related to marriage, employment, or residency. Taichung City's Department of Legal Affairs has launched the “Legal Life for New Immigrants” program, using real-life examples to explain legal issues involving family, labor, and residency, while also introducing common fraud schemes and prevention tips to strengthen legal awareness and reduce daily risks.

3. Follow the “Five Don'ts and Four Do's” for Safe Sleeping Pill Use
Insomnia has many causes and does not always require sleeping medication. The Chiayi City Health Bureau advises people not to buy sleeping pills on their own, change the dosage without medical advice, or combine them with alcohol, as doing so may increase the risk of falls, drowsiness, and drug dependence. Following the “Five Don'ts and Four Do's,” together with regular sleep habits and exercise, can help improve sleep quality while ensuring medication safety.

4. Perseid Meteor Shower Offers Excellent Viewing Conditions, with About 70 Meteors Visible Per Hour
This year's Perseid meteor shower provided one of the best viewing opportunities in recent years thanks to minimal moonlight interference. Under clear skies and in areas with little light pollution, observers were able to see around 70 meteors per hour, attracting many astronomy enthusiasts and members of the public. The Perseids are one of the most famous summer meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere. No telescope is needed—simply watching the night sky with the naked eye from an open, dark location is enough to enjoy the spectacle.

5. Fake Voting Links Can Steal Your LINE Account
Fraudsters are using fake voting links disguised as children's drawing contests or pet popularity polls to steal LINE accounts. The Anti-Fraud 165 Hotline reminds the public to stay alert if a voting page asks for a LINE login, password, or SMS verification code. Even if the message comes from a friend, verify their identity first. Remember the “Three Don'ts”: don't click unknown links, don't enter your LINE password, and don't share verification codes.

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