Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 3/4 3:14A Associated Press

The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

Houston medical center receives severe sanctions for organ transplant scandal

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 7:06A Kelsey Leffingwell

In April, an investigation revealed a doctor’s alterations to Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant database, changing deceased donor age and weight.

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 6:14A Associated Press

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas.

Texas pediatrician on measles outbreak: ‘We’re just at the beginning’

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 4:45A Reena Diamante

The Texas measles outbreak surpasses 100 cases.

Vultures at New Braunfels park test positive for bird flu

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 3:28A Katharine Finnerty

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Wednesday that multiple black vultures recovered at Landa Park had died of bird flu.

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 12:33A Associated Press

Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.

North Texas county issues disaster declaration due to ‘dangerous levels’ of PFAS that killed...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/12 5:22A Christine Sanchez

Officials say it was caused by contaminated biosolids, or sewage sludge that has been treated to be used as fertilizer.