San Diego is experiencing a rise in hepatitis B cases and a decline in newborn vaccinations, prompting health officials to reaffirm the importance of the early HBV vaccine, which has significantly reduced infections since 1991.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is about to sign a law allowing medically-assisted death for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live.

St. Joseph School in Medford, Massachusetts, closes due to a stomach bug outbreak, following a similar incident at Roberts Elementary School. Classes are canceled for deep cleaning.

El Paso confirmed its first mpox case of 2025 and health officials launched contact tracing and vaccine outreach for close contacts.

LA County Dept. of Public Health warns against water activities at certain beaches due to high bacterial levels, including Santa Monica and Malibu, and provides a hotline and website for updates.

A viewer-recorded video shows rats crawling on cucumbers inside a Humble Walmart. Walmart says affected items were removed and Harris County inspection records are pending.

The Washington West African Center, along with the City of Lynnwood, is hosting a free Health Insurance Enrollment & Vaccine Clinic, offering vaccinations and health services to the local community.

Stanford researchers traced a two-step immune reaction that can rarely inflame the heart after mRNA COVID shots and identified lab strategies that blunt the damage. The study reinforces that myocarditis remains uncommon and usually recovers.

Rising flu cases, including a new H3N2 strain, prompt increased preventative steps and temporary school closures in New York and other US states. Health officials enforce mask mandates and promote flu shots to combat the surge.

A second measles case of the year in Oakland County led health officials to warn of potential exposure at a local hospital, emphasizing the importance of vaccination amidst rising state reports.

UT Austin allowed samples of a kratom‑containing "wellness" tonic at campus events while poison‑control calls and state warnings over 7‑OH increased.

Cigna and Tenet Healthcare are deadlocked in a contract dispute, risking healthcare access for over 400,000 Arizonians if not resolved by New Year's Day.

California Governor Gavin Newsom initiated the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX) with help from ex-CDC officials, aiming to enhance the state's public health infrastructure and innovation.