EPA repeals mercury rules, letting Colstrip plant run without emission limits, citing cost and reliability, sparking health and legal concerns.

Six measles cases in North Dakota, mostly unvaccinated, prompted quarantine warnings and highlighted national outbreak risks.

A massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, blamed on aging infrastructure, triggered federal-state conflict over cleanup and responsibility.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya named acting CDC director amid federal health leadership shakeup.

Measles outbreaks in North Dakota are rising due to increased vaccine exemptions, leading to school and event exclusions for unvaccinated children.

Punjab, Pakistan, saw 1,695 suspected measles cases in early 2026, with 330 confirmed, prompting heightened response efforts.

A 2-month-old U.S. citizen was deported to Mexico by ICE after hospitalization, sparking outrage over treatment of detained families.

A promising nasal spray vaccine in mice offers broad, long-lasting protection against flu, COVID-19, colds, pneumonia, and allergens with just one dose, potentially eliminating annual shots, but human trials are still needed.

A U.S. Navy sailor was airlifted from a submarine near Greenland due to a medical emergency.

Brandi Glanville's facial disfigurement was caused by ruptured breast implants from nearly 20 years ago, leading to a years-long health battle.