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Houston pediatricians warn drownings can be fast and silent as Memorial Day approaches. They stress swim lessons, barriers and close, attentive supervision.
A Paris–Detroit Air France flight was rerouted to Montréal on May 20 after a passenger with recent travel to an Ebola-affected country was identified. Federal agencies have tightened airport screening.
A bat in Park Ridge tested positive for rabies after laboratory confirmation. Officials urge anyone exposed to seek medical care and remind pet owners about vaccinations.
The Church of Jesus Christ pledged $25M to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund; a Bezos family match will lift this round’s impact to about $50M for global child nutrition.
A bat in Douglas County tested positive for rabies after a resident brought it in; officials urge residents to avoid handling wild animals and keep pets vaccinated.
A Ramsey County jury awarded $10.2M after finding asbestos in store-brand talc products caused a Minnesotan's mesothelioma, widening reach of talc litigation.
NewYork‑Presbyterian reported a $240M net loss even as operating income improved, underscoring how non‑operating swings can overwhelm hospital finances.
Honolulu EMS reports a rise in child near‑drownings this spring and urges close supervision, life jackets and CPR training to prevent tragedies.
A mosquito sample south of Tahoe Park tested positive for West Nile, prompting the Sacramento‑Yolo district to ramp up trapping and urge precautions.
Baptist Health landed a record $100M gift from Herbert Wertheim that will fund research and a major institute named for Wertheim.
Hospice Maui says patient care continues as usual after CMS paused new hospice enrollments; leaders point families to Medicare’s Care Compare and a local hotline.
Philadelphia health officials say patients who visited Smiles at Rittenhouse Square between April 2025 and May 2026 should be tested for HIV and hepatitis; a hotline is available.
A UC San Diego analysis of more than 17,000 adults finds women not only carry more modifiable dementia risks but also suffer stronger cognitive effects from them.
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