Health

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (896+ words) The latest case was confirmed in a dog in Brewster County as New World screwworm cases in the U.S. climbed to 53. Three animal cases remain active, and officials have also recorded one wild fly detection. There have now been 53 confirmed New…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (575+ words) A popular Texas TV news anchor is taking the rest of the week off after a frightening health scare sent him to the emergency room with a black eye, a badly cut ear and other injuries. Rusty Surette, evening anchor…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (447+ words) Texas is taking a closer look at what goes into public drinking water. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced Tuesday that his office is launching a review of fluoridation in public drinking water, including what Texans spend on it, what research…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (423+ words) HOUSTON - Dr. David Persse, who recently retired after 30 years with the Houston Health Department, has died, according to city leaders. The Houston Fire Department shared on social media that Dr. Persse passed away on Monday surrounded by his family. According…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (347+ words) Marty Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, said his innovations “saved countless thousands of lives over the years.” David Persse — a former director of the Houston Fire Department's (HFD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) — died on Monday, according…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (697+ words) Sep. 28—HOUSTON, Minnesota — It was the kind of news that shook the Schwanbeck family to its core. On March 3, 2026, Madi Schwanbeck, the middle of three sisters, was diagnosed with stage-two anaplastic large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Houston freshman had it…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (84+ words) Donald and Josephine Johnson of Texas discuss the overwhelming support they received after people were donating to help cover medical expenses and allow him to retire. Elderly Texas couple overwhelmed by community support during cancer battle Donald and Josephine Johnson…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (934+ words) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposed cuts to more than 20 client services programs. Dozens of Texas advocates testified at a legislative budget board hearing Thursday to ask state lawmakers to protect those programs. Advocates warn funding cuts proposed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (456+ words) Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday. Munson Healthcare officials say they’ve treated 33 people for contamination, and six have been hospitalized after an F…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (190+ words) Nearly 2,700 cases of hand soap distributed in Texas and 14 other states were recalled over possible bacterial contamination. Here’s what to check. The recall of nearly 2,700 hand soaps distributed in Texas and 14 other states was upgraded as a Class II recall…...