Texas Children's Hospital has 90 days to open 'detransition clinic' under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Screwworm cases in Texas continue climbing
A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.
A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.
Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
West Nile: Buda mosquito trap tests positive
The Buda trap is the fifth West Nile virus-positive mosquito trap for Hays County this year.
The Buda trap is the fifth West Nile virus-positive mosquito trap for Hays County this year.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
West Nile virus in Hays County: Fourth mosquito trap tests positive
A fourth mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in Hays County.
A fourth mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in Hays County.
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Health alert issued for 'Curry Chicken Salad' due to listeria contamination risk
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.