Nation Feb 26 First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people It's the first since the outbreak began late last month. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday.
Health Feb 22 What to know about the measles outbreak in West Texas as cases rise to 90 The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized. State health officials have said this outbreak is Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years.
Health Feb 18 West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday. Eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease.
Health Feb 11 15 cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions Some of the cases appear to be connected to private religious schools in the district, said Holbrooks, who cautioned that the investigation is ongoing.
Politics Jan 27 State lawmakers see new opportunities to pass vaccine exemptions after Trump’s return Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots.
Nation Dec 17 Madison police say motive for Wisconsin school shooting was ‘combination of factors’ Shon Barnes, the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, says it appears to be a "combination of factors."…
Nation Dec 07 UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting opens floodgates of Americans venting insurance frustrations This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
Health Oct 05 North Carolina distributes EpiPens and Benadryl as stinging insects swarm after Helene Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to recover from the storm.
Health Jul 11 The U.S. sees 7 plague cases a year. Here’s why Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague. The rare bacterial infection spreads naturally among rodents and is transmitted through the bites of infected fleas.
Health Mar 22 Allergy season has arrived. Experts offered these tips so you can thrive More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.