Florida lawmakers advance a bill to ban local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies, igniting a debate between public health benefits and individual freedom.

The Oregon Department of Human Services expands its action plan for overseeing adult care facilities, improving safety, and oversight mechanisms based on a consultant's findings and recommendations.

The article details the crisis of New York City's mental health system, highlighting its inability to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illnesses, leading to repeated cycles of neglect and few long-term care options.

The Santa Monica City Council has approved an expansion of behavioral health services to address increasing mental health and substance abuse issues for both adults and youth in the community.

New York's AG Letitia James has secured over $4.6 million for citizens facing wrongful medical charges, with the Health Care Helpline resolving 4,800 complaints.

AG Letitia James leads a coalition supporting Medicaid recipients' right to choose healthcare providers, opposing South Carolina's exclusion of Planned Parenthood.

CWD found in farmed deer in Osceola County, Michigan; state agencies emphasize early detection and containment efforts.

Paradromics announced a partnership for their upcoming Connexus BCI Clinical Study to restore communication for paralysis patients, aiming for a 2025 launch, involving advanced implant tech for speech synthesis.

New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for vaccinations amidst concerns of spread.

Los Angeles County has confirmed its first measles case of the year in a resident who traveled through LAX. Public health officials warn of the contagion risk and exposure at specific locations.

LA County issued a rain advisory for all beaches, cautioning against water contact due to increased bacteria after rainfall, with advisories usually lasting 72 hours.

Miami-Dade County is debating the cessation of water fluoridation, with Florida's surgeon general questioning its safety, while others uphold the CDC's recommendations for dental health benefits.

A rabid bat was found in Cedar Park, leading officials to investigate potential human or animal exposures and to remind the public about rabies prevention.