Feb 26 First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people By Devi Shastri, Associated Press It's the first since the outbreak began late last month. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 7:00 West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant There are now more than 120 confirmed measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas, the largest such outbreak the state has seen in over 30 years. It's raising questions about vaccine hesitancy in some communities and the growing… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 5:29 What Trump’s IVF executive order means for access to fertility assistance for Americans By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery One of the executive orders Trump signed this past week seeks policy recommendations to expand access to in vitro fertilization. According to a 2024 survey, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age say they received fertility assistance, including IVF, but… Continue watching
Feb 23 Why do skiers sunburn so easily? A snow scientist explains By Steven R. Fassnacht, The Conversation The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn — not the elevation. Continue reading
Feb 22 What to know about the measles outbreak in West Texas as cases rise to 90 By Devi Shastri, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 22 Cholera outbreak kills 58, sickens more than 1,000 people over 3 days in Sudan, health officials say By Associated Press The outbreak in the southern city of Kosti was blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water after the city’s water plant stopped due to an attack by a notorious paramilitary group, the health ministry said. Continue reading
Feb 22 Community pharmacies are closing. Here’s what to do if your neighborhood location does too By Lucas A. Berenbrok, Michael Murphy, Sophia Herbert, The Conversation Neighborhood pharmacies are one of the most accessible health care locations in the country, but over the past five years thousands of U.S. pharmacies have closed leaving behind "pharmacy deserts" that impact local communities. Continue reading
Feb 20 New York sues vape distributors over fruit and candy e-cigarette flavors By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 5:54 Epidemiologist analyzes Trump administration’s strategies against bird flu By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Accalia Rositani The Trump administration plans to roll out a new strategy against the bird flu. There are few details, but to bring egg prices down, the plan is aimed at trying to minimize the slaughter of chickens when the flu strikes… Continue watching
Feb 19 Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it’s not easy By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials. Continue reading