Texas hospitals spent millions caring for non-citizens, according to HHSC
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.
FDA aims to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food by end of 2026
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 600
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 624 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 624 since January.
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Pope Francis dies: Austin Catholics mourn loss of pontiff
Catholics in Central Texas are mourning Pope Francis, and reflecting on his unique legacy.
Catholics in Central Texas are mourning Pope Francis, and reflecting on his unique legacy.
Measles outbreak spreads to 9th state: What to know
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
FDA plans to phase out use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed by Vatican
Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.
Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Dallas Bishop, to lead Catholic Church until new pope is chosen
Following Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the day-to-day duties of the Catholic Church until a successor is elected.
Following Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the day-to-day duties of the Catholic Church until a successor is elected.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
States look to ban soda, junk food from SNAP benefits
Several states, including Texas, are looking to make changes to what SNAP benefits, often known as food stamps, can be used to buy.
Several states, including Texas, are looking to make changes to what SNAP benefits, often known as food stamps, can be used to buy.
Measles spreads in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Service said it's confirmed another 36 measles cases since April 15. Now, there have also been potential exposures at several locations in North Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Service said it's confirmed another 36 measles cases since April 15. Now, there have also been potential exposures at several locations in North Texas
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600
State health officials said fewer than 30 of the cases identified by the state were considered "actively infectious."
State health officials said fewer than 30 of the cases identified by the state were considered "actively infectious."
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."