Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season
Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.
As daylight saving time approaches, most Americans say they're ready to end it
Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: RFK Jr. calls outbreak a 'call to action'
13 new cases of measles have been detected in West Texas since Friday, according to state health officials.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: More new cases detected in West Texas
Texas health officials say they expect to see measles case numbers grow in the coming days and weeks.
Two suspected measles samples in Harris County test negative
Two possible measles cases in Houston tested negative as more than 140 cases have been reported in the state in the past month.
Houston Health Department hosting measles vaccination clinic on Saturday
According to a news release, the Houston Health Department is taking proactive steps to protect the community from measles by hosting a free vaccination clinic for TVFC (Texas Vaccines for Children) and ASN eligible clients on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens residents to receive soil testing results
Houston residents in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens are expected to get test results for cancer-causing chemicals in their community.
Texas measles outbreak: 146 cases confirmed since late January
22 new cases of measles have been confirmed in Texas. 146 cases have been detected since January in the state.
Measles vaccination rates in Texas: Find your school district
A measles outbreak in West Texas has people across the state curious about their communities. You can check the vaccination rates in your district and county here.
Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says
The Texas Department of State Health Services says that a reported case of measles in Mexia ISD was a "false alarm." The school later clarified that it's actually a different contagious disease.
SinuCleanse nasal wash system under voluntary recall due to microbial contamination
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
Who are the Mennonites? Texas measles outbreak impacts community
The measles outbreak in West Texas is significantly impacting the region's Mennonite community. Here's what we know about them.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
