A new Illinois report finds 94 pregnancy-related deaths in 2021–22 and says about 91% were potentially preventable. Black mothers faced the worst outcomes, state reviewers found.

A newly filed suit says Sunrise Hospital nurses gave morphine to a patient with a documented allergy and failed to prevent a bedsore that led to sepsis and death.

New York implements affordable health care laws, including coverage for EpiPens, cancer screenings, and scalp cooling, with Governor Hochul citing a need to reduce medical costs for New Yorkers.

San Diego's public‑health lab found H3N2 subclade K in four local samples as flu activity rises. Officials say vaccination and early treatment remain the best defense.

Banner Health has implemented a mask mandate beginning January 1st due to increased flu cases, with exceptions for patients in their own rooms. They've also restricted visits from children under 13 and those with symptoms.

Georgia is experiencing a "very high" flu activity level, impacting children significantly, with a recent hospitalization spike and concerns over mutated strains and low vaccination rates.

Oakland County courthouse undergoes remediation after Legionella was found, with plans to reopen on January 5; earlier, an employee's infection prompted water testing. Public restrooms now have filters to prevent spread.

A Texas measles outbreak affects over 762, with the local Mennonite community maintaining their vaccination skepticism despite pressure from health authorities.

Announcement of free Winter Open Gym sessions by White Settlement Community Services, with basketball and social activities, requiring advance registration and own ball.

A UCSF‑led Science study in mice found that fat type — not calories — can tell the brain what season it is, and processed hydrogenated fats can keep animals in a summerlike state. Human effects remain untested.

Tennessee's Health Department encourages flu shots due to increased flu activity, emphasizing the vaccine's importance, especially for high-risk groups, while promoting preventative measures.

Contra Costa Health says a confirmed measles case may have exposed shoppers at multiple Walnut Creek stores and the Kaiser emergency department; unvaccinated people should check their status.

California now requires tortillas to be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects in the Latino community, where prior folic acid consumption was low.