A woman gave birth on a highway ramp in Palatine while heading to the hospital. The baby and mother are healthy, and first responders assisted at the scene.

Philadelphia's Health Department declares a Heat Health Emergency, activating services to protect residents, particularly the vulnerable, against extreme heat.

Roseman University plans to open a veterinary college in Henderson, Nevada, to address the veterinarian shortage, with Dr. Katherine Fogelberg as founding dean, focusing on serving both urban and rural areas.

Medtech Products Inc. has voluntarily recalled Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus, which can cause foodborne illness.

The trial of a new drug, bexobrutideg, shows promising results for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients previously treated extensively, with an 80.9% response rate observed.

Listeria linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo from Kroger and Walmart causes deaths and a pregnancy loss. FreshRealm recalls products. Consumers advised to discard or return items.

LA County warns against swimming at some beaches due to high bacteria levels near Ramirez Creek, Castlerock Storm Drain, Santa Monica Pier, Mothers Beach, and Inner Cabrillo Beach.

The Trump administration has cut LGBTQ-focused services from the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, prompting criticism from California's Governor Newsom, who vows to continue state support.

Clark County Public Health warns of high toxic algae levels in Vancouver Lake and advises against swimming or water activities. Safety signs are posted, and weekly water quality monitoring is ongoing.

Long Island's Crescent Duck Farm is recovering from avian flu, introducing new ducks to continue its lineage after culling its flock due to the outbreak.

Swim advisory remains for Lake Norman due to harmful algae blooms near Torrence Chapel Road; residents warned against swimming, boating, and using lake water.

The 3rd Annual Black Maternal & Infant Health Conference in Raleigh plans to tackle racial health disparities for African American mothers and infants, seeking systemic solutions over individual resilience.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected West Nile virus in 17 counties and urges preventive measures against mosquitoes during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.