The state's aggressive approach includes declaring an animal health emergency and paying farmers who help researchers.

The rate of antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes has remained stubbornly high. Experts are concerned about misuse.

A race-neutral algorithm for lung function was recommended last year. Adopting it comes with thorny consequences.

Health authorities have said that stockpiled Tamiflu should work well against H5N1. Some experts question that bet.