Mayor Michelle Wu is investing $150,000 to link Boston firefighters to Dana‑Farber's Direct Connect program for faster cancer screenings and rapid referrals.

Three pertussis cases were confirmed at Blair Middle School in Pasadena, prompting health department alerts and reminders to check vaccinations and monitor symptoms.

Residents across Stockton report a lingering, unpleasant odor in tap water even as officials say tests show the supply is safe. Utilities are flushing lines and testing to clear the smell.

A new Milwaukee County analysis finds post‑pandemic increases in suicides among Black residents, men and older adults, with firearm deaths now making up the majority.

A $12.9M PCORI-funded trial co-led by Duke and UNC will test linaclotide against MiraLAX for constipation in autistic children, recruiting 320 participants across 30 sites.

A Journal of Nutrition study linked regular egg consumption in older adults to lower Alzheimer’s diagnoses, but researchers say the evidence is associative and more work is needed.

Federal and lab alerts say cychlorphine — a synthetic opioid possibly 10x stronger than fentanyl — is appearing in the illicit supply and has been linked to dozens of deaths. Austin's naloxone access matters.

A seller recalled WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules after FDA testing found sildenafil, tadalafil and flibanserin. Buyers who purchased the product online are being warned of serious health risks and refunds are being arranged.

Douglas County health officials confirmed a hantavirus death and say preliminary evidence points to local rodent exposure, not the cruise ship.

Mosquito pools in Roselle, Glendale Heights and Wheaton tested positive for West Nile; no human cases reported. County officials urge removing standing water and using repellent.

Los Angeles County reported a fifth measles case tied to an international traveler who arrived at LAX, with possible exposures at Terminal B. Officials plan contact notifications and are reminding residents about MMR protection.

Charles County issued a rabies alert after a cat tested positive near Dartmouth Road. Free pet vaccination clinics in La Plata are scheduled and contact numbers were provided.

A wearable-data study found that just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day — about 15–20 minutes a week — were tied to large drops in several chronic diseases. Experts say intensity matters, but ramp up safely.