The American Cancer Society’s VOICES study aims to recruit 100,000 Black women to probe why outcomes are worse. Columbus leaders used an April event to push sign‑ups.

Lahey is expanding catheter‑based valve care — TAVR plus new mitral and tricuspid options — letting many patients avoid open‑heart surgery and shorten recovery.

A new 24/7 Life Flight base at Hillsboro Airport adds a plane, chopper and crews to speed ICU-level transports across Washington County.

A large review presented at the AHA links year-plus melatonin use in people with chronic insomnia to higher heart-failure and death rates, prompting experts to urge caution. Clinicians recommend talking to your doctor and prioritizing behavioral treatments.

San Francisco's first measles case since 2019 was confirmed in an unvaccinated infant after international travel; public-health teams are tracing contacts and urging MMR checks.

A federal appeals court struck down major parts of California’s AB 290, blocking reimbursement caps and disclosure rules aimed at dialysis providers. The ruling leaves charity premium‑assistance programs intact for now but raises new questions about who pays for costly kidney care.

New York is allocating $25 million to create Regional Disability Health Clinics that prioritize dental access and accessibility upgrades for people with developmental disabilities.

One lot of Xanax XR (Lot 8177156) has been recalled after failing dissolution testing. Patients with 60‑count 3mg bottles should check labels and contact their pharmacist or prescriber.

CDC data show extensively drug‑resistant Shigella is rising, and New York counties are reporting clusters. Health officials emphasize handwashing, testing and prompt clinical care.

Measles has been confirmed in Georgia and measles RNA showed up in Atlanta-area wastewater. Officials are urging MMR vaccination and increased vigilance for infants and the unvaccinated.

Jefferson County Public Health is offering no‑scalpel vasectomies on Fridays at its Lakewood clinic on a sliding fee to expand access to permanent contraception.

Maui Health named COO Wade Ebersole interim CEO effective May 3 after Lynn Fulton announced she’ll return to Illinois. Ebersole will lead operations while the board searches for a permanent leader.

Knox County Health Department says syphilis and HIV cases are rising locally and urged residents to get tested; the county clinic lists walk‑in testing and prevention options.