Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports 59 new cases, total cases rise to 481
State health officials reported 59 new measles cases Friday.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Dallas allergies: What is the pollen count for North Texas?
Are you wondering why your eyes are watering, you're sneezing, maybe have a sinus headache? We can tell you it may have something to do with the tree and grass pollen in the North Texas air.
Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage ended for dozens of North Texas hospitals
Blue Cross Blue Shield has dropped Texas Health Resources and the UT Southwestern System hospitals from its coverage network.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Dallas County forced to lay off 21 health workers, cancel vaccination events
Federal funding cuts have already forced Dallas County to lay off several health workers, and dozens of community events planned to provide immunizations against diseases have been scrapped.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases reported in 2 new counties, total rises to 422
State health officials reported 22 new cases Tuesday.
Dallas County Health loses $70M in federal funding
Dallas County’s health department is scrambling to save jobs after losing two federal grants totaling $70 million.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
Texas measles outbreak: Spike in new cases
A spike in new cases of measles in Texas has some doctors concerned. There have now been more than 400 cases across the state since late January.
UT Arlington launches mobile simulation lab with high-tech mannequins to bolster rural healthcare training
The high-tech mannequins can have realistic injuries. One of them even simulates childbirth and other obstetric emergencies. They can also respond to questions from nurses.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Measles cases jump to 400
State health officials reported 73 new measles cases on Friday.