Montgomery County leans on its SMILE nurse‑home visit program and community partners to tackle stark disparities in Black maternal outcomes. Local leaders want clinical care paired with social supports.

A new American Cancer Society analysis ties state-level HPV vaccination rates to uneven drops in cervical cancer among young women. Gains are strong in some states and stalled in others.

A UMN public‑health alert ties ByHeart powdered formula to 51 infant botulism cases across 19 states. All infants were hospitalized; officials report no deaths so far.

A national review of CDC records finds fentanyl mixed with stimulants now drives a sharp rise in fatal overdoses among Americans 65 and older, prompting new warnings for prescribers and caregivers.

New Red Cross data finds one in five blood donors have elevated A1C, most indicating prediabetes. Free A1C screenings for donors nationwide are scheduled in March.

Austin activist Del Bigtree told The Atlantic he wants his children to catch measles and polio as outbreaks surge nationwide.

A Virginia traveler with confirmed measles may have exposed people at a downtown Bethesda office on Feb. 10, county officials say.

A new JAMA analysis finds about 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees were forced to change plans in 2026, with rural areas and several states hit hardest.

Shaman Botanicals is recalling one lot of Advanced Alkaloids chewable tablets after tests found excess 7-OH; refunds and returns are being arranged.

An OIG inspection found vacancies and longer waits at the Southern Nevada VA, forcing thousands of veterans into telehealth and out‑of‑state referrals.

CDC posted Level 2 travel notices after chikungunya outbreaks in Bolivia, Cuba, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Suriname; travelers should prevent mosquito bites and discuss vaccines.

Clark County Public Health investigates a confirmed measles case involving an adult at Ridgefield High School, potentially exposing unvaccinated individuals.

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, D.C. Mayor Bowser and DC Health advocate for early detection and prevention, highlighting resources like expanded screening and anti-smoking support for residents.