A national ABCD study finds early heavy social media use tied to much higher odds that teens will try alcohol, nicotine and cannabis.

ACMAD says multiple dead birds in Newark tested positive for West Nile virus and crews are treating the area. Residents are urged to drain standing water and use EPA‑registered repellent.

San Quentin confirmed a possible hantavirus case in a 38-year-old inmate; the housing unit was decontaminated and officials say no prison-wide spread is suspected.

A major international trial found a genomic test can identify many patients with hormone‑sensitive breast cancer who may not need chemotherapy, reducing exposure to toxic side effects.

State water regulators set manganese notification at 0.05 mg/L and response at 0.20 mg/L, citing infant health concerns. Public water systems must report exceedances and may need to act quickly.

A new Common Sense Media assessment finds safety gaps in AI mental-health apps for teens; two consumer apps vanished and Wysa earned an "unacceptable" rating.

Livingood Daily agreed to a $50,000 Prop 65 settlement after tests found lead and PFOA in several supplements; the deal imposes warnings, testing and sales limits for California customers.

Alameda County Vector Control confirmed a bat found near Palo Verde Common tested positive for rabies; officials say there are no known exposures.

A Utah clinic advertising $399 MRIs highlights why hospital outpatient charges can run into the thousands. Here’s what drives the gap and how patients can shop smarter.

A 19‑year study of more than 20,000 people found reading, puzzles or desk work while seated was linked with a modestly lower dementia risk compared with watching TV. The results suggest small swaps — an hour of TV for a book — could add up over decades.

Nine Californians — including children — were sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop's beef kofta; the chain paused kofta sales and investigators are testing samples.

State health officials say tests found elevated thallium in Brad’s kale and salad snacks; consumers are being told to discard or return affected packages.

A wearable-data study found that just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day — about 15–20 minutes a week — were tied to large drops in several chronic diseases. Experts say intensity matters, but ramp up safely.