Sacramento's Department of Utilities advises residents on disposing fats, oils, and grease properly to avoid sewer backups during Thanksgiving, with a four-step disposal protocol to prevent plumbing crises.

The Biden administration proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover weight loss drugs, expanding benefits to millions as individuals face risks buying online.

The first locally acquired case of dengue fever in 2024 has been reported in Texas, amid a nationwide surge in cases. Texas health officials are urging preventative measures against mosquitoes.

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment provides tips for food safety, proper storage, vaccinations, and pet care during the holiday season.

Los Angeles County health officials have issued warnings due to high bacterial levels at popular beaches, advising against water activities like swimming and surfing, while lifting advisories at Big Rock Beach in Malibu.

Texas Rep. Pat Curry introduces a bill to classify abortion drugs as controlled substances, echoing Louisiana's law, which healthcare professionals say causes care delays.

Denver's Food Vision 2030 is on track, with a focus on children's nutrition and urban agriculture, though food insecurity still challenges some residents.

Seattle conducted a full-scale drill to prepare its emergency food response system for potential disasters, focusing on collaboration across various sectors.

Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style are recalled due to a packaging error resulting in undeclared wheat, posing a risk for those with allergies.

An NYC investigation found an 85% false positive rate in fentanyl tests, challenging claims that drugs sent via mail are at crisis levels in Rikers Island jails.

The Eden Prairie Community Center hosted "Fall Into Fitness," offering free group fitness classes, JonnyPops snacks, membership deals, prizes, and a new text update service for future events.

The Miami-Dade Heart Walk at FIU highlighted CPR training and raised $565,000 for the American Heart Association, with a focus on combating heart disease.

Residents in Houston's Fifth Ward are canvassing for soil testing on private properties to assess potential contamination from a historic creosote wood-treatment operation.