US women are increasingly obtaining abortion pills in advance, with demand spiking around key legal developments regarding abortion rights, according to studies.

Chevron's Richmond Refinery triggered a Level 1 incident with a plume and flaring, but city officials declared no health threat and required no emergency actions.

The U.S. faces a rise in respiratory illnesses post-holidays, with a spike in COVID-19 cases attributed to the JN.1 variant. However, experts note hospitalizations and deaths, though increasing, are not at previous surge levels.

Texas faces a surge in respiratory illnesses, with a post-holiday increase in flu and COVID-19 cases, and concerns over the JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant. Health officials stress vaccination and testing.

The Illinois Department of Public Health warns of a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses and urges vaccinations with rising COVID-19 and flu cases.

Arizona saw a 20% increase in HIV cases in 2022, reaching over 1,000 new diagnoses and emphasizing the need for improved testing, prevention, and public dialogue.

Central Texas's We Are Blood faces a severe shortage of Type O blood and platelets and urges residents to donate, highlighting the inclusion of more LGBTQ+ donors under revised FDA guidelines.

The IDPH has submitted the finalized State Health Improvement Plan and State Health Assessment to the Illinois General Assembly, outlining Healthy Illinois 2028 to enhance residents' health and wellbeing.

LA Public Health urges those with COVID-19 symptoms to test and advises on treatment, while enforcing indoor masking in healthcare facilities due to rising hospital admissions and wastewater virus levels.

CDPH warns against Shemshad's Mulberry products due to potential botulism contamination, lacking safety oversight.

UC San Diego School of Medicine received a $5 million AHRQ grant to start the Center for Learning Health Systems Science, aiming to solve healthcare issues and improve practice through a new dynamic interdisciplinary field.

Austin-based startup Blackdot launches an automatic tattooing device that promises less pain and high-resolution tattoos, with a booking schedule already full and plans to expand to major cities.

The Bloomington Police Dept has launched a pilot program integrating therapists to respond immediately and provide on-site therapy for mental health 911 calls.