Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
Read full article: Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is barring horses, pigs, cattle and other animals from Texas due to concerns over New World screwworm, a parasitic fly.
An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows
Read full article: An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study showsAn experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau.
Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses
Read full article: Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonusesDozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Read full article: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergencyThe aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak
Read full article: Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreakThe Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak.
How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
Read full article: How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasiteHealth experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people.
EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
Read full article: EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activistsAfter Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue.
Stephen F. Austin State University to close child care center due to budget constraints
Read full article: Stephen F. Austin State University to close child care center due to budget constraintsThe Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center will close classrooms in phases over the next few years, beginning with infants in the 2027-28 academic year.
Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Read full article: Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhoodAkiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.

Houston Health Dept. targets lead paint hazards at no cost to eligible homeowners
Read full article: Houston Health Dept. targets lead paint hazards at no cost to eligible homeownersLead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.
Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Read full article: Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provincesNew suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government.
Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows
Read full article: Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data showsAs of February, 21% of Texans who enrolled in a plan through the federal marketplace did not pay their first premium.
What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Read full article: What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm flyNew World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.
Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027
Read full article: Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.
Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
Read full article: Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Read full article: Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of deathFormer Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025.
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Read full article: State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogatesLast month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
Read full article: Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data showsNew federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
Read full article: Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill programAn AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.
Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
Read full article: Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutionsLawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less competition.
Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington
Read full article: Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in WashingtonJust 2% of Texas voters call abortion the state’s most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue as one of reproductive healthcare that affects families’ pocketbooks.
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
Read full article: As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by YosemiteAs Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park.
This parasite linked to fresh produce is spreading in Texas. It can cause explosive diarrhea.
Read full article: This parasite linked to fresh produce is spreading in Texas. It can cause explosive diarrhea.Cyclospora, a parasite causing gastrointestinal illness, has reemerged in Texas and several other states, with Texas and Illinois reporting up to 30 cases each and New York leading with around 80 cases since May 1, 2026.
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
Read full article: Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East MontanaGeraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana in West Texas. Records indicate the facility's staff failed to respond adequately.
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Read full article: Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisisIrisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken.
Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.
Read full article: Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.The Texas Tribune has created a searchable database of the latest vaccine rates for school districts and private schools and how they’ve changed in the last year.
Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
Read full article: Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugsThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Read full article: Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreakDespite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
Read full article: Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALSFormer NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease.
Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
Read full article: Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisisWith far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases.
Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
Read full article: Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warnFor decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities.
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to knowThe federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.
Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
Read full article: Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakesAid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country.
Tejano singer warns of West Nile dangers after mosquito bite leaves him in wheelchair
Read full article: Tejano singer warns of West Nile dangers after mosquito bite leaves him in wheelchairA single mosquito bite two years ago changed Fernando Silva’s life forever and health officials are now warning that this summer’s record mosquito surge across southeast Texas could put thousands of others at risk.
‘Like raw sh**’: Candlelight Oaks neighbors fed up with sewage backup after storms
Read full article: ‘Like raw sh**’: Candlelight Oaks neighbors fed up with sewage backup after stormsNeighbors say repeated sewage backups after heavy rain have left behind foul odors, costly repairs, and concerns about the next storm.
New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
Read full article: New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streetsNew Mexico's governor says the state could seek billions in civil damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities.
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
Read full article: Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East bracesA heat wave is gripping the Midwest and is shifting eastward, causing summer camps and outdoor activities to be canceled or delayed.
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped
Read full article: Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now droppedStudents pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps.
Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
Read full article: Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court rulingArkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda.
FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.
Read full article: FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency posted meeting materials online Monday.
Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Read full article: Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rulesDemocrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements.
Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Read full article: Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until JanuaryA judge has delayed Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Houston named one of the best large cities for recent college graduates, new study says
Read full article: Houston named one of the best large cities for recent college graduates, new study saysHouston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.
Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Read full article: Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distressA record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
Read full article: States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plansLegislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
Read full article: Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs riseNew federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.