New York Governor Hochul signed a bill mandating insurance coverage for lung cancer follow-up screenings without cost-sharing to aid early detection and treatment.

A Department of Education draft excludes nursing from the "professional" graduate‑degree list that secures bigger federal loans, prompting pushback from nursing groups and Houston clinicians.

Illinois will implement new healthcare laws by 2026, including mandatory insurance coverage of brand-name drugs and expanded vaccine access, emphasizing transparency and science-based policies.

Experts advise on managing holiday stress, citing financial worries, packed schedules, and family dynamics as common stressors. They suggest establishing routines, practicing sleep hygiene, and seeking social support.

Governor Abbott appoints Stephanie Muth as the new Executive Commissioner for Texas Health and Human Services, starting January 3, 2026, with extensive public health administration experience.

After high‑profile indictments and a data breach, Loretto Hospital’s leadership is rolling out audits, new hires and community programs to rebuild trust on the West Side.

LA County health officials advise avoiding ocean activities at certain beaches due to high bacteria levels, listing specific areas to steer clear of and providing a hotline and website for updates. Some locations, however, have been cleared as safe.

Philadelphia's Maternal Health Division is now named the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH), reflecting a broader mission.

The EPA fined grocery chain Chedraui USA for selling unapproved disinfectants with toxic chemicals and no proper labels in its El Super and Smart & Final stores, and the company confirmed it stopped selling these products.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to apply for Medi-Cal before a December 31 deadline, highlighting the connection between healthcare costs and homelessness.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from Great Lakes Cheese Co. have been recalled across 31 states due to potential metal contamination, affecting products at Walmart, Target, and Aldi.

The FDA has issued a warning about certain imported cookwares that may leach lead into food, listing 19 potentially contaminated products mostly from India.

San Diego officials issued a second reminder to dispose of ByHeart Infant Formula due to a national botulism outbreak, with no cases in the county yet.