Cyclospora, a parasite causing gastrointestinal illness, has reemerged in Texas and several other states, with Texas and Illinois reporting up to 30 cases each and New York leading with around 80 cases since May 1, 2026.
Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising concerns as Houston prepares to host Congo for a World Cup match in less than a month.
Experts warn Houston should prepare for a potentially severe respiratory season after new vaccination data shows declines in several adult vaccines and public trust in health authorities is weakening.
The mother said her daughter had no prior health issues and suddenly became ill.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that children under 4 receive the M-M-R and varicella vaccines separately, instead of the combined MMRV vaccine, due to a small risk of febrile seizures.
The rates of new HIV infections in Houston and Harris County are higher than the national average. National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27th and it's a great reminder to get tested and know your status. Most doctors don't automatically test patients for HIV so ask for a test at your next exam. You can also connect with community organizations like Legacy Community Health and the Montrose Center where you can access free and/or low-cost testing and treatment options. Walgreens is also offering free testing at a dozen sites in the Houston area on National HIV Testing Day -- Friday, June 27th. Watch the full interview with Houston Life to find out more about the latest statistics, how to protect yourself, and how we can all work together to end the HIV epidemic.
Four people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread.
Three new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative that’s showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply.
A confirmed measles case has been reported at the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center, leading to a proactive alert to those potentially exposed.
The CDC highlights that while the measles vaccine is highly effective, vaccinated individuals can still contract the disease, though it is rare and typically results in a milder form.
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
Telemarketing calls can be disruptive, and many of you have recently reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These callers aren’t trying to sell you anything—they’re asking a lot of questions. KPRC’s Amy Davis looked into the legitimacy of these calls after receiving several herself.
U.S. health officials said a California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck and pork hock, feet and tongue.
The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease.
The district said the school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
Authorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congo’s capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency.
Africa's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t tackle all of the sources of discomfort during the procedure.
According to Houston firefighters, at least 25 people on the flight reported feeling sick due to a cruise they were on.
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
The holidays can be an exciting and joyous time for people who look forward to them, but for some, the holidays can bring on bouts of depression and sadness.
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It causes organ damage and death.In a typical year, at least 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, and at least 350,000 die in the hospital.
The CDC continues to track B.A.2.86. The new COVID variant has been detected in several countries, including the United States. Local doctors say the Houston area is seeing an uptick in patients with the COVID virus.
The CEO says on June 1, 30 tenants will move into the new Citadel Apartment Complex on Elgin Street near the downtown area, adding that the 74 units will be available to seniors ages 55 and older.
The number of people with highly drug-resistant bacterial infections linked to contaminated eyedrops has reached 81, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Two cases of highly contagious, drug-resistant ringworm infections have been detected in New York City — the first such cases reported in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
Texas was the state that had the most congenital syphilis cases in the United States with 680 cases, according to a 2021 report published in April by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors in the U.S. should be on the lookout for cases of Marburg virus, a rare but deadly infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an alert on Thursday.
For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released the new estimates of how common autism is.
More than 300 passengers who set sail aboard the Ruby Princess late last month became sick after possibly contracting Norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a rise in extensively drug-resistant cases of the bacterial infection Shigella, a major cause of inflammatory diarrhea.
Sexual attacks and other traumatic experiences have led to an unprecedented level of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts among America’s young women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.
One person has died and at least three other people have permanent vision loss because of a bacterial infection possibly linked to a brand of over-the-counter eyedrops, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which urged consumers Wednesday to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears while it investigates the outbreak.
The Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked the move. A different federal court has now ordered that the federal health order be lifted.
Kelsey-Seybold pediatrician Dr. Lekshmi Daram said the topic of kids, junk food and weight gain comes up a lot in her office. The CDC says 20% of U.S. children and teens carry excess weight, and it’s having an impact on overall health.
Kelsey-Seybold pediatrician Dr. Lekshmi Daram said the topic of kids, junk food and weight gain comes up a lot in her office. The CDC says 20% of U.S. children and teens carry excess weight, and it’s having an impact on overall health.
Title 42 was invoked early in the pandemic by the Trump administration and continued under President Joe Biden. Since then, immigration officials have used it more than 2 million times to turn away asylum-seekers at the border.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.
A federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.
State health officials and doctors will be in Houston this week to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and updated booster shots.
The CDC estimates one million people in the country would benefit from HIV prevention medications known as PrEP.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will provide an update on the monkeypox response and vaccination efforts Tuesday morning.
According to the CDC, emergency department visits for eating disorders among teen girls doubled during the pandemic.
With Harris County having a count of more than 1 million COVID cases, and Houston wastewater revealing seven times more of the virus than this time in 2020, local doctors are warning residents to take precautions when it comes to COVID-19.
Officials with the Galveston County Health District are asking residents to “mask up” once again, citing a current high level of COVID-19 cases in the community.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday ordered an additional 2.5 million doses of Bavarian Nordic’s JYNNEOS, an FDA-licensed vaccine indicated for prevention of smallpox and monkeypox, for use in responding to current or future monkeypox outbreaks and as part of U.S. smallpox preparedness.
You can’t eat the Jif peanut butter, but some of you emailed asking why you had to eat the cost of the Jif peanut butter you tossed over salmonella concerns.
Uber has joined many other businesses that have moved forward by no longer requiring mask use for rideshares following the CDC decision to its end mask order.
Pleasant Hill Village Retirement Community was built in 1998, but decades before, the land was occupied by an auto repair shop, washateria and a dry cleaner. Three businesses that left behind toxic chemicals that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirmed have contaminated the soil and groundwater.
The Executive Vice President at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. James McDeavitt, said Harris County is currently at a “medium risk” with COVID, and he expects over the next few weeks that it will be considered low risk, despite people gathering at large events like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
White House COVID-19 Response Team and federal public health officials will hold a news briefing to provide updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) response effort.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday issued an advisory urging all travelers — vaccinated and unvaccinated — to avoid cruise ship travel amidst a record-breaking Covid surge driven by the omicron variant in many states across the United States.
Not all parents are ready for their child to be vaccinated, despite the first shots of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccination being administered to children ages 5-11 on Wednesday.
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A multistate outbreak of a new strain of salmonella has infected more than 200 people, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say.
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Unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely than vaccinated people to die from COVID-19, CNBC reported, citing a large study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services said there have been “343 clinically severe vaccine breakthrough cases reported in Texas,” dating back to Feb. 8, 2020, the date the state of Texas started tracking them.
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Following a reversal of guidelines regarding mask-wearing made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), multiple U.S. retailers and food chains have announced they’re reinstating their mask policies.
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As the Delta variant continues to spread some people are nervous hoping a third shot or booster shot will give them more immunity and they are getting it deceptively.
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