Jefferson Center will close its adult residential recovery program after state Medicaid reimbursement changes, affecting about 150 clients and roughly 50 staff. The center says enrolled clients can finish current stays.

A New England Journal of Medicine paper proposing organ removal linked to euthanasia has reignited a fierce ethics debate over consent and public trust.

Inspectors found raw meats stored too warm and a filthy can opener at La Loteria in Tellico Plains; corrections raised the follow‑up score to 89.

Dana‑Farber plans to reopen a radiation oncology clinic at Merrimack Health's Methuen campus, restoring services that were shut in October 2025. The move could shorten trips for many Merrimack Valley patients.

Marion County has confirmed 15 Cyclospora infections this year as federal authorities track a national rise in 'explosive' diarrhea cases. Officials urge testing and produce safety.

A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Glencoe homes; Cook County is urging pet owners to vaccinate pets immediately and avoid handling wildlife.

A Raleigh News & Observer review finds few North Carolina tattooists hold formal blood‑borne pathogen training. Practical, expert‑based tips show how to check a shop before your appointment.

A JAMA Network Open analysis shows many U.S. eighth‑graders underestimate the danger of fentanyl; local data show adolescent fentanyl deaths have surged.

State environmental officials ordered a boil advisory for parts of Moore after E. coli showed up in tests. Residents should boil or use bottled water until samples clear.

Leonard Abramson, the philanthropist behind Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, died July 4 at 93. His gifts and the center that bears his name reshaped cancer research in Philadelphia.

Maricopa County inspections the week of June 22 turned up moldy produce and warm refrigeration at several Phoenix‑area stores, prompting food discard and repairs. Records show on‑the‑spot fixes in some cases but several priority violations were cited.

Oklahoma veterinarians say bobcat fever cases are rising and urge year‑round tick prevention for cats after at least one reported death in the Oklahoma City area.

UC negotiators have proposed swapping a $30,000 lifetime family‑forming benefit for a $5,100 annual allotment, prompting rallies from surgical residents. The change would affect residents across the UC system.