Harvard experts criticize the exploitation of weight loss trends by companies offering scientifically unsupported products, noting the potential public health risks and the perpetuation of obesity stigma.

The University of Minnesota has a strategic plan to improve health care access, train more professionals, and enhance services statewide, as discussed with the Board of Regents.

A dead crow in San Diego tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge the public to eliminate standing water and follow other preventive guidelines.