A South Lake Tahoe resident has recovered from a rare plague infection reportedly contracted through a flea bite during a camping trip. Health officials are reminding everyone to take basic precautions against rodent and flea exposure to prevent future cases.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traded barbells instead of briefings in a workout dubbed “Pete & Bobby.” The two cabinet officials brought their competitive streaks to a fitness battle that momentarily shifted Washington’s focus from policy to push-ups.
New Jersey health and environmental officials are investigating what could be the state’s first locally acquired malaria infection in more than 30 years. The patient, a Morris County resident who has not traveled, has prompted authorities to determine how the disease appeared so close to home.
Residents of Eagan and St. Paul’s East Side say the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency applies “double standards” that leave their neighborhoods exposed to industrial pollution from Gopher Resource and Northern Iron. In a Star Tribune counterpoint, David Satre and Melissa Lorentz argue that the agency’s lack of transparency has deepened health concerns and community suffering.
As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in Hawaii, health officials are calling on the public to remain vigilant to prevent further spread of the virus. The resurgence has prompted a renewed emphasis on caution among residents and visitors alike.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed lawsuits against two Valley vape shops accused of persistently selling nicotine products to minors. Inspections revealed high failure rates, prompting legal action to protect underage consumers.
Illinois is broadening its lead testing program by adding more zip codes, a move that aims to address lead exposure concerns and improve public health across the state.
Fifteen years after a landmark Supreme Court ruling limited state restrictions on gun ownership, firearms have become the leading cause of death for children in America. A new study links this tragic rise to permissive gun laws, with expert insights from Dr. Celine Gounder highlighting the urgent need for action.
In a tragic development, two unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have succumbed to whooping cough, marking the state’s first pertussis-related deaths since 2018, according to health officials.
Texas beachgoers may soon enjoy safer waters as the Environmental Protection Agency grants $382,000 to monitor bacteria along the state’s coast. The funding aims to reduce disease risk for those using the nation’s coastal recreational waters.
