County surveillance found 109 of 230 deer ticks tested positive for Lyme, prompting renewed prevention advice as outdoor season ramps up.

Wastewater scans and public‑health data show human metapneumovirus rising in parts of Northern California. The virus can cause a seal‑like 'barking' cough in young children.

A national survey finds about 19% of women 65 and older have diabetes. Baltimore clinicians say screening, hydration and simple lifestyle steps can lower risk.

Declining MMR coverage has left thousands of children vulnerable and pushed measles outbreaks closer to Charlotte; officials are urging parents to check records.

Placer County confirmed three measles cases in one family tied to a relative who traveled to South Carolina; officials say the public risk is low and patients are recovering.

University Health Services will provide medication abortion at the University of Oregon starting fall 2026, after years of student advocacy and clinic preparations.

A city inspection found rodent activity, expired milk and refrigeration failures at Amigos Bakery on N. 5th; the shop must fix violations and file for reinspection.

Houston federal prosecutors pushed a Texas DPS warning that just 2 mg of fentanyl can be lethal and pointed readers to One Pill Kills resources and naloxone support.

A Fort Worth middle school closed after a norovirus surge as doctors warn flu is also circulating; simple steps can help protect families.

NCDHHS has named Prime Therapeutics to run pharmacy claims and prior authorizations for NC Medicaid Direct beginning May 2, 2026. The state says policy and reimbursement rules will stay in state control.

The city is directing $20M through the Strong Foundations initiative to expand Nurse‑Family Partnership visits, boost perinatal mental‑health clinics and train clinicians.

UCSD launched ASCEND, a free 80‑hour online course to meet California’s new counselor training rules; early graduates say it helps turn recovery into a career.

A late-winter flu surge is keeping ERs busy and sickening schoolchildren across St. Louis County; county data show high weekly case counts and multiple school outbreaks.