Sacramento County secured a $2.95M state grant to open a Family Respite Center to support youth and families in crisis. Treasurer Fiona Ma visited and praised the plan.

San Diego County is notifying Southwestern College students and staff of potential exposure to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Officials say testing and follow-up are being arranged for those at highest risk.

Blaine Labs voluntarily recalled Revitaderm and Tridergel wound gels after tests detected Lysinibacillus fusiformis. Clinics and providers should check lot numbers and stop use.

An internal CDC analysis that found COVID vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations was held up by the acting director, prompting questions about data transparency.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

Maricopa County identified three Queen Creek exposure sites — an Easter egg hunt and visits to Costco and Walmart — and urges those present to monitor for symptoms and consult providers.

A raccoon and a cat in Orange County tested positive for rabies this week; health officials are evaluating exposures and urging pet owners to check vaccinations.

Harford County has opened a state‑certified PFAS lab at the Abingdon Water Treatment Plant that officials say will speed testing from weeks to days and help protect about 130,000 residents.

FOX 32’s ChicagoLIVE flagged a $51M jury award tied to a missed blood‑glucose test, raising fresh questions about ER screening and malpractice exposure.

Chicago researchers and imaging studies link smoking to brain shrinkage and higher dementia odds, and evidence suggests quitting in midlife can cut that risk.

Parents of 17‑year‑old Larissa Rodriguez filed a wrongful‑death suit alleging Alani Nu energy drinks contributed to her fatal cardiac event. Attorneys say the medical examiner linked the death to high caffeine intake.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries doubled local grantmaking in Bexar County to $15M in 2026, backing 61 nonprofits and expanding services across San Antonio.

Houston Methodist has broken ground on a 24/7 emergency care center in Baytown, promising imaging, lab and pharmacy services; state permits show differing cost and size figures.