A Fifth Ward mother says recurring sewage backups made her child ill and she now faces eviction after withholding rent while waiting for repairs.

NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Fidelis Care for wrongfully charging for free COVID-19 and HIV screenings, affecting over 18,000 New Yorkers. Fidelis will refund $2.8 million and pay a $175,000 state penalty.

Former nursing home aide Rachel Paillet pleads guilty to stealing over $60,000 from a resident's debit card at The Pearl Nursing Center in Rochester, New York.

The Wisconsin DHS reported the first pediatric deaths from COVID-19 and flu, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations amid rising respiratory illnesses.

Kevin Curtis, LCSW, discusses the concept of a mental breakdown and its warning signs, emphasizing the importance of self-care and seeking help when overwhelmed.

Los Angeles County has issued a swimming advisory for several beaches due to high bacterial levels, advising against ocean activities at popular spots like Santa Monica Pier and Surfrider Beach.

Senate Bill 43, expanding the definition of "gravely disabled" to include severe substance use disorders, will start impacting Los Angeles mental health care in 2026.

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.