A Seattle study of 50 mothers found bisphenols, triclosan and melamine in most breast milk samples; experts say policy fixes—not stopping breastfeeding—are needed.

Parents in Ladera Ranch say several children were diagnosed with rare Ewing sarcoma; county officials will re‑review cancer data as families demand answers.

A traveler with measles passed through Tom Bradley Terminal B and a Hertz shuttle last Friday; people at LAX Gate 155 between about 3–4 p.m. and shuttle riders between 3:30–4:30 p.m. should monitor through July 24.

The 2026 budget added the Student Lifeline Act, so schools and colleges must put 988 and Crisis Text Line contacts on new student IDs, websites and registration materials statewide.

Bats flew near attendees at Mount Airy's July 3 fireworks and county health officials are urging anyone who touched a bat to get a rabies risk assessment.

Duval County Public Schools ended its Hazel Health telehealth partnership on June 30. The district points families to school counselors, Healthlink JAX, GROW and crisis hotlines.

Placer Mosquito officials confirmed the county's first West Nile–positive mosquito samples of 2026 and are expanding trapping and targeted treatments. Residents are urged to use repellents and report dead birds.

Therapy clinics across Georgia say a 20% Medicaid pay cut from CareSource is forcing closures and will leave many children without services. State monitors are watching.

Lurie Children’s says a department‑wide safety program produced a more than 13‑fold drop in serious surgical events. The Pediatrics paper maps the stand‑downs, training and safety‑coach model behind the run.

Tarrant County inspections found roaches, fruit flies and unsafe food temperatures at several eateries, with failing scores for Italian Crust and Noodle Works. Some problems were fixed on reinspection.

Fulton County confirmed West Nile–positive mosquitoes near Grant Park; county teams will treat the area and urge residents to drain standing water and use repellent.

A Poplar Bluff couple told lawmakers rural Missouri lacks memory‑care supports and specialists, and urged creation of a statewide dementia services coordinator. Advocates point to rising deaths and steep Medicaid costs.

Hamilton County Public Health says at least 10 Cyclospora cases have been confirmed as officials work with state and federal partners to trace a source. Health experts urge washing produce and prompt testing for persistent diarrhea.