An internal CDC analysis that found COVID vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations was held up by the acting director, prompting questions about data transparency.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

Maricopa County identified three Queen Creek exposure sites — an Easter egg hunt and visits to Costco and Walmart — and urges those present to monitor for symptoms and consult providers.

A raccoon and a cat in Orange County tested positive for rabies this week; health officials are evaluating exposures and urging pet owners to check vaccinations.

Harford County has opened a state‑certified PFAS lab at the Abingdon Water Treatment Plant that officials say will speed testing from weeks to days and help protect about 130,000 residents.

FOX 32’s ChicagoLIVE flagged a $51M jury award tied to a missed blood‑glucose test, raising fresh questions about ER screening and malpractice exposure.

Chicago researchers and imaging studies link smoking to brain shrinkage and higher dementia odds, and evidence suggests quitting in midlife can cut that risk.

Parents of 17‑year‑old Larissa Rodriguez filed a wrongful‑death suit alleging Alani Nu energy drinks contributed to her fatal cardiac event. Attorneys say the medical examiner linked the death to high caffeine intake.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries doubled local grantmaking in Bexar County to $15M in 2026, backing 61 nonprofits and expanding services across San Antonio.

Houston Methodist has broken ground on a 24/7 emergency care center in Baytown, promising imaging, lab and pharmacy services; state permits show differing cost and size figures.

Weill Cornell and NewYork-Presbyterian are opening a $57M imaging clinic at 502 86th Street in Bay Ridge this April, bringing CT, MRI and advanced diagnostics to South Brooklyn. The center will be part of the new Bay Ridge Primary & Multispecialty hub.

Blood tests, antibody drugs and new prevention guidance are nudging dementia care in a new direction, Penn Memory Center experts told WHYY. The changes raise new questions about access, monitoring and caregiver support.

The Pearl Women’s Center opened April 8 at Medical City Arlington, offering OB/GYN, behavioral health and weight‑management care to both insured and uninsured patients.