North Carolina sees a significant rise in flu-related deaths this season, with 134 fatalities including three children, surpassing the previous year's count.

Preliminary Denver medical examiner figures show 515 overdose deaths in 2025 and a 24% rise in fentanyl-involved fatalities; city officials are expanding naloxone and outreach.

A new downtown pilot pairs a clinician, paramedic and crisis-trained officer to respond to urgent 911 mental-health calls. Officials say the team has helped about 100 people so far.

FDA records published this week show inspectors found repeat sterility and testing failures at Houston’s Empower Pharmacy, which recalled a testosterone lot last year. Regulators and drugmakers are watching closely.

A $100 million gift from Austin FC part‑owners Tench and Simone Coxe will accelerate UT Austin’s plan for a new academic medical center. The unrestricted donation targets a UT hospital and an MD Anderson location.

The FDA has classified a cheese recall as Class I, with recalled Pecorino Romano potentially causing serious health issues, especially in at-risk groups, due to listeria contamination.

Nurses in New York City continue to strike for the third day, demanding better staffing and working conditions, clashing with hospital executives over healthcare benefits and patient care.

Berkeley faces a leptospirosis outbreak among pets and rats at a local homeless encampment, posing health risks to residents. Officials urge relocation and cautionary measures.

Oak Creek Health Department launches the Keep it Moving Challenge with the APHA to encourage residents to stay active, offering prizes for participation.

Harlem residents are concerned after two Legionnaires' disease cases were found in an apartment complex, prompting health department action and testing for Legionella bacteria in the building's water system.

Avian influenza caused the death of an endangered Hawaiian duck on Kauai, with authorities stepping up monitoring and urging public caution and reporting of sick or dead birds.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has initiated health care reforms to improve accessibility and affordability, including easing prior authorization requirements and setting up a Health Care Affordability Working Group.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is urging residents to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers, recognize symptoms of poisoning, and take preventive measures like maintaining appliances and using CO detectors.