Texas pediatricians concerned about falling vaccination rates as children return to school
Some of Texas's top pediatricians and healthcare experts are concerned about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Some of Texas's top pediatricians and healthcare experts are concerned about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Texas pediatricians concerned about falling vaccination rates as children return to school
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
NBC News' Richard Engel's son Henry dies at age 6
Longtime NBC News foreign correspondent Richard Engel announced Thursday that his 6-year-old son Henry had died after a lifelong battle with a rare brain disorder.
Longtime NBC News foreign correspondent Richard Engel announced Thursday that his 6-year-old son Henry had died after a lifelong battle with a rare brain disorder.
Dallas man dies after eating raw oysters at Florida restaurant
Rodney Jackson, a 55-year-old Air Force veteran, bought oysters from a seafood market in Florida during a recent trip.
Rodney Jackson, a 55-year-old Air Force veteran, bought oysters from a seafood market in Florida during a recent trip.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Dallas County expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
Dallas County expanded its requirements to get the monkeypox vaccine beginning Wednesday and is opening a new vaccination clinic.
Dallas County expanded its requirements to get the monkeypox vaccine beginning Wednesday and is opening a new vaccination clinic.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
First child case of monkeypox in Texas concerns health officials
Monkeypox appears to have spread to a child in Texas. It has some parents and doctors concerned as it's not clear how it happened.
Monkeypox appears to have spread to a child in Texas. It has some parents and doctors concerned as it's not clear how it happened.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox vaccine registration now available in Denton County
This year, Denton County has reported 17 cases of monkeypox.
This year, Denton County has reported 17 cases of monkeypox.
Texas health commissioner describes state's continued response to COVID-19, monkeypox
The Texas health commissioner addressed the state's latest public health priorities as they continue to deal with COVID-19 and the rise in monkeypox cases.
The Texas health commissioner addressed the state's latest public health priorities as they continue to deal with COVID-19 and the rise in monkeypox cases.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.