Harris County Pets offers low-cost spay and neuter events in February for local residents, aiming to address pet overpopulation. Pre-registration is required, with services at a $40 fee.

The FDA upgraded a recall of broccoli florets sold at Walmart to Class I due to Listeria risk. The affected product is 12-ounce bags with a specific UPC and lot code.

NYC faces a severe flu outbreak, with over 23,000 cases reported, surpassing the last five years' peaks. Health officials urge vaccinations amid strains on healthcare, noting one child's death in the city and six statewide due to the flu.

New York City data reveals 7,800 involuntary psych evaluations in a year, with a high number not admitted for care, raising questions about Mayor Adams' approach and the disproportionate impact on Black residents.

Hawai‘i DOH provides support after the Āliamanu fireworks explosion, with health professionals offering counseling and resources to the affected community.

NY Governor Hochul signed laws protecting reproductive rights, responding to restrictive policies in other states post-Dobbs. Measures include safety for medication abortion and infrastructure funding.

Hawai‘i DOH recalled Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks nationwide due to a choking hazard. They advise consumers to stop use and return products for a refund.

Avian influenza is suspected to be the cause of numerous dead geese found in Shiawassee County, MI; experts await test results while local officials and hunters report and manage the situation.

NYC's ambulance response times for critical emergencies have increased, with FDNY citing staffing issues as a cause. The FDNY is seeking solutions, including telehealth, to improve service.

A portion of Malibu beach water closure has been lifted due to safe bacterial levels, however other areas remain closed or under advisory after fire impacts.

Fulton County's Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities will host an online forum to discuss local behavioral health services and the 2024 activities of the Fulton County Behavioral Health Network.

University of Minnesota research shows a significant increase in death rates among U.S. adults aged 25-44, persisting beyond COVID-19, with drugs and natural causes as leading factors.

UCHealth and Denver Health pause gender-affirming surgeries for minors due to an executive order from President Trump cutting federal funding for such procedures.