One lot of Xanax XR (Lot 8177156) has been recalled after failing dissolution testing. Patients with 60‑count 3mg bottles should check labels and contact their pharmacist or prescriber.

CDC data show extensively drug‑resistant Shigella is rising, and New York counties are reporting clusters. Health officials emphasize handwashing, testing and prompt clinical care.

Measles has been confirmed in Georgia and measles RNA showed up in Atlanta-area wastewater. Officials are urging MMR vaccination and increased vigilance for infants and the unvaccinated.

Jefferson County Public Health is offering no‑scalpel vasectomies on Fridays at its Lakewood clinic on a sliding fee to expand access to permanent contraception.

Maui Health named COO Wade Ebersole interim CEO effective May 3 after Lynn Fulton announced she’ll return to Illinois. Ebersole will lead operations while the board searches for a permanent leader.

Knox County Health Department says syphilis and HIV cases are rising locally and urged residents to get tested; the county clinic lists walk‑in testing and prevention options.

An unvaccinated adult linked to a Weld County measles case may have exposed people at two Larimer health centers on April 13. Unvaccinated contacts should monitor for symptoms through May 4, 2026.

Six Central Florida restaurants were temporarily shut after inspections found roach infestations, rodent droppings and storage violations. Reinspections later cleared them to reopen.

New Braunfels announced a telehealth partnership to route some non‑urgent 911 calls to virtual doctors, aiming to speed care and free ambulances for true emergencies.

Clavicular was taken to hospital after an apparent on‑camera collapse during a Brickell livestream; details remain limited.

Officials say visitors to Legacy GoHealth urgent care in Oregon City on April 10–11 may have been exposed to measles; confirm immunity and contact your provider.

Houston Methodist opened a $62M, 67,000‑square‑foot comprehensive care center in Cinco Ranch that brings imaging, labs and dozens of specialists closer to Katy residents.

A Rice University brief finds HISD high-school students eat fewer fruits and vegetables, skip breakfast more and get less daily exercise — and obesity tops 20%.