Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Measles in South Carolina’s outbreak grew to nearly a thousand cases last week. The outbreak is part of a wave of measles outbreaks across the country that began last year in Texas. There are other outbreaks now in California, Utah and North Dakota. The vast majority of cases have been among unvaccinated people. The surge in cases is pushing the U.S. dangerously close to losing its measles-free status. Why are we losing the battle against measles?
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Previous results show many teens reporting stress and anxiety, and city leaders use the data to guide youth mental health programs. -
A Plano-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than adults. -
Over a decade, an average of seven U.S. workers a day suffered workplace accidents that caused or led to amputations. Those numbers are expected to go up with reduced federal oversight under the Trump administration. -
As companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein. -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two Emergency Use Authorizations for treating New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. -
Texas health officials are monitoring a small measles cluster in the Hill Country tied to out-of-state travel. The cases follow a deadly West Texas outbreak last year and highlight ongoing concerns about vaccination rates. -
Sterile flies tinted with a fluorescent dye are now being released in Texas as the harmful parasite inches close to the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Hearing loss can cause strain on communication, increase frustration, and lead to social withdrawal. -
The Young Adult Camp at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum is Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -
Texas proposed increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services. During a public rate hearing, providers said the higher rates could help maintain access to critical services, especially in rural areas.
