A new report from Thurston County reveals significant health disparities influenced by socioeconomic factors and suggests strategies for achieving health equity.

A raccoon in West River tested positive for rabies, sparking a health alert for potential human and pet exposures. Residents are urged to report contacts and follow prevention measures.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive, yet hormone-sensitive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, scoring a 9 on the Gleason scale.

Proposed GOP health insurance changes may cause over 2 million New Yorkers to lose coverage, with concerns over new work requirements and potential $11 billion economic impact.

Arizona firefighters and the Scottsdale Fire Department deal with intense heat while responding to emergencies, advising hikers on safety and coping with over 100-degree temperatures.

Over 2 million New Yorkers risk losing insurance under GOP proposals, including Medicaid work requirements and funding cuts. Critics argue against the loss of coverage and economic impact, while some Republicans oppose certain measures.

MDARD warns against unapproved psychoactive substances in foods, which are illegal and potentially harmful, emphasizing consumer safety and legal compliance.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park offers "Yoga & Yogurt" for women 55+, an inclusive program of outdoor yoga followed by socializing with yogurt.

Two crows in Lemon Grove tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting San Diego County to alert residents and recommend protective measures against mosquito bites.

A bat found in Portage park tested positive for rabies, prompting a health warning from Kalamazoo County officials and guidance on avoiding exposure to rabies.

LA County partners with a nonprofit to notify over 134,000 residents of their paid medical debts, aiming to relieve $500 million for those financially burdened.

Coachella Valley teenager dies from flu complications marking the first pediatric death in Riverside County's deadliest flu season in over a decade; teen was reportedly unvaccinated.

A single active pulmonary tuberculosis case was confirmed at Lane Middle School in Multnomah County; health officials are contacting those potentially exposed and offering free testing.