Alameda County Vector Control confirmed a bat found near Palo Verde Common tested positive for rabies; officials say there are no known exposures.

A local pet mortician says heat-related pet deaths are already rising in Las Vegas and urges owners to keep animals cool, hydrated and indoors as summer nears.

A Denver mother’s 14‑month fight with Anthem over her son’s emergency surgery ended when the insurer reversed a $67K denial after documentation and consumer‑assistance help.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will outline federal steps to improve Lyme testing and care in Concord on May 29, 2026. The package includes investments in diagnostics and a renewed LymeX accelerator.

Brinnon, Quilcene and Discovery Bay are exploring a shared ALS "sprint" car pilot to speed paramedic care across south Jefferson County.

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital broke ground on a $55M pediatric emergency department that will add exam rooms, critical-care bays and telemedicine capacity for Long Island families.

A CDC analysis of the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak found nearly one in five confirmed cases needed hospital care, and most hospitalized patients were unvaccinated children.

Doctors say lone star tick bites are fueling a rise in alpha‑gal, a red‑meat allergy that can trigger delayed anaphylaxis in North Carolina.

A UC Riverside study finds methylglyoxal and glyoxal build up in used disposable vapes, and leftover fluid from heavily vaped devices damaged human lung cells in lab tests.

Federal data show 31 children died in 2025 after being left in hot vehicles. Sevierville police echoed prevention tips urging drivers to check back seats and lock cars.

Cook County leaders say a recent uptick in sleep‑related infant deaths — about one baby a week countywide — spotlights unsafe sleep risks and renewed outreach.

John R. Raymond Sr. is stepping down as president of the Medical College of Wisconsin after 16 years. The college will launch a national search while Raymond transitions to the faculty.

Osceola County issued a 60‑day rabies alert in a Kissimmee neighborhood after an unvaccinated cat tested positive. Officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting bites.