A human case of avian flu (H5N1) has been reported in Texas, with the patient having had contact with dairy cattle. Health officials maintain there is no increased public risk. Treatment and monitoring protocols are in place.

McLaren Flint Hospital adopts the Aurora EV-ICD, a new, less invasive device for preventing sudden cardiac arrest, enhancing patient safety and comfort.

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Legacy Health reached a new contract agreement just before a deadline, averting increased costs for about 200,000 Oregonians.

A second measles case in San Diego County was confirmed in a 47-year-old after overseas travel, unrelated to a prior case with an infant. Public health staff are tracing potential exposures in Encinitas and Carlsbad.

Tropicale Foods is recalling ice cream bars due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but the company has stopped production and distribution.

Negotiations between Legacy Health and insurer Regence have stalled, risking out-of-network fees for 30,000 patients if no deal is reached by month's end.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a rain advisory for beaches, warning against water contact near storm drains after rainfall due to contamination risks.

The CDC alerts to a rise in serious meningococcal infections, with atypical symptoms and higher fatality rates, particularly affecting middle-aged adults.

Bay Area health officials warn of a rise in measles cases and urge residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date, emphasizing the risks of international travel.

Maricopa County leads the US in fatal crashes linked to fentanyl, with a surge in overdose deaths driven by fentanyl and meth underscored by recent data.

Los Angeles County has issued a health advisory for elevated bacterial levels at several beaches, warning swimmers and surfers to avoid certain areas. Malibu Pier has been cleared, but other popular spots remain flagged.

Seven-year-old Isa Solorzano, who has been battling neuroblastoma, was promoted to detective by the Granite Shoals Police Department after being declared cancer-free.

Bird flu detected in a Montcalm County, Michigan, dairy farm, raising spread concerns from poultry to cattle. Officials believe wild birds may be transmitting the virus.