The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.
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A statement from the fire department said a strong smell on the South Side is a result of the release of mercaptan, a chemical used to give natural gas its distinctive odor.
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The City of San Antonio and its partners are teaming up to host workshops and share resources on how to protect people, family, friends, and pets from the heat.
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Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.
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By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes.
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Texas added seven new confirmed measles cases linked to the outbreak total this week.
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The cases were in El Paso and Midland counties.
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U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore 'public trust' in vaccines.
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The San Antonio AIDS Foundation has scaled back free testing services due to White House-imposed cuts in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding. Free HIV testing provides early detection and reducing transmission rates. How can San Antonians continue to get tested safely and confidentially for AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases?
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The sudden or dramatic weakening of the heart from emotional or physical stress tends to affect more women. A North Texas cardiologist explains what may lead to a higher mortality rate for men.