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A boil-water advisory was issued July 12 for Valverde and Adelton after a broken line drained a storage tank; crews repaired the break and are flushing while tests run.
State officials say mosquitoes in Milwaukee and a bird in Bayfield County tested positive for West Nile; no human cases yet, but residents are urged to take precautions.
Chicago surgeons warn that cheap 'liposuction kits' sold online are prompting risky DIY procedures that can cause infection, bleeding and other serious complications.
The family behind Aliera agreed to a $5.1M California settlement, but filings show they claim they can’t pay the full amount while thousands remain with unpaid medical bills.
A new AAIC presentation found former professional soccer players show lower gray matter in key regions and higher rates of anxiety and depression in midlife.
An Antelope Valley resident has been hospitalized with West Nile encephalitis, marking LA County's first human case this year. Officials urge repellent use and removal of standing water.
About half a dozen former patients settled over Mycobacterium fortuitum infections from 2023 surgeries at a West Knoxville center, while other claims and regulatory actions remain active.
San José approved a $764,000 community paramedicine pilot to train firefighter‑paramedics to divert frequent 911 callers to care instead of the ER. The small team could hit the streets this fall if state sign‑off arrives.
A raccoon that attacked dogs near Tree View Drive in Snellville tested positive for rabies; three dogs are under evaluation and officials urge residents to check pet vaccinations.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has seen 58 people with symptoms consistent with salmonella since July 1, and Suffolk County health officials are investigating. Most patients were treated and discharged.
Hamilton County confirmed the season’s first West Nile‑positive mosquito at Founders Park in Carmel; targeted fogging is planned and officials urged precautions.
A tick bite can trigger alpha‑gal, a delayed allergy to mammal meat that can be severe. Michigan officials and experts urge prevention as tick season intensifies.
Podiatrists in Tampa and across the U.S. say some patients on GLP‑1 drugs are reporting heel pain, visible tendons and sudden shoe‑size changes after rapid weight loss.
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