Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas

Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.

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There's a new FDA-approved technology that is changing the game for hair restoration.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response

U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.

Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.

Texas cruise passengers complete hantavirus monitoring with no infections, state says

Two Texas residents have safely completed a 42-day home isolation period without developing symptoms after potentially being exposed to a rare, human-transmissible strain of hantavirus aboard an Antarctic cruise ship.

Texas Children's clarifies statement on 2-year-old patient from near drowning

Texas Children's Hospital says there are “no imminent plans" to stop treatment for Annelise Camp. The two-year-old nearly drowned during the Memorial Day holiday and remains hospitalized.

House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children

The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.

Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk

FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.

Annelise Camp: Texas Children's says team 'exhausted all medically viable options'

Texas Children’s Hospital says they have “exhausted all medically viable options" and requested transfer to 24 other hospitals for a 2-year-old girl who has been hospitalized at the facility since a Memorial Day drowning incident.

Texas investigates Celsius, Alani Nu after lawsuit blames drink for teen's death

Texas has launched an investigation into the beverage company Celsius Holdings, Inc., over concerns that the company is using youth-oriented branding to market highly caffeinated energy drinks to children and teenagers.

Highly pathogenic virus found in herd of Texas dairy cows

State and federal agriculture officials said highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in a herd of dairy cows in Texas.