More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
Read full article: More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formulaFederal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula.
Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks
Read full article: Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacksTHC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
Read full article: Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billionsThe Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults.
Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
Read full article: Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisionsA health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue.
Texas summer camp owners prepare for more mental health issues among youth after July floods
Read full article: Texas summer camp owners prepare for more mental health issues among youth after July floodsTexas lawmakers are requiring youth camps to have weather alert systems, emergency preparedness plans and several communication methods available to help children and their families feel safe when they return to camp after this year's catastrophic flooding.
ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show
Read full article: ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests showThe makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.
Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch development allege the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) exceeded its authority and violated constitutional provisions by approving a controversial wastewater permit last month, according to a motion for rehearing filed Monday.
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Read full article: More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts sayCannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.
They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
Read full article: They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without itAs daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
Read full article: White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fixThe White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years.
Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19
Read full article: Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to serve a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.
Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
Read full article: Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents sayAt least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected.
San Antonio doctor expects rough flu season as other countries see outbreaks
Read full article: San Antonio doctor expects rough flu season as other countries see outbreaksLast year, 280 kids died from the flu, the highest number since experts started recording in 2004. This year is expected to be tough as well with even lower vaccinations.
New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works
Read full article: New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the worksA new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture
Read full article: At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agricultureMany of the activists, scientists and government leaders at United Nations climate talks underway in Brazil have a beef: They want more to be done to transform the world’s food system.
WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
Read full article: WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaignThe World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over following nearly three years of intensive response efforts.
MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Read full article: MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movementHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies.
Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Read full article: Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health lawPresident Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections.
'Too little, too late:' Former UK government slammed for its initial COVID-19 response
Read full article: 'Too little, too late:' Former UK government slammed for its initial COVID-19 responseA public inquiry has criticized the U_K_'s initial COVID-19 response in early 2020 as “too little, too late.”.
Fire disrupts UN climate talks just as negotiators reach critical final days
Read full article: Fire disrupts UN climate talks just as negotiators reach critical final daysFire has disrupted United Nations climate talks, forcing evacuations of several buildings with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements.
CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism
Read full article: CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autismThe Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism.
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Read full article: Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the tripStudents preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways.
Women celebrate FDA removal of black box warning on hormone replacement therapy products
Read full article: Women celebrate FDA removal of black box warning on hormone replacement therapy productsFor decades, hormone replacement therapies carried warnings that they increased the risk of cancer and dementia. Now, that study is being dismissed, and the warning is being removed.
As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
Read full article: As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelvesHealth officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow.
Balcones Heights substance abuse treatment facility opens doors to women for first time following major remodel
Read full article: Balcones Heights substance abuse treatment facility opens doors to women for first time following major remodelLifetime Recovery, a substance abuse treatment facility in Balcones Heights, recently completed an $18 million renovation. With the changes, Lifetime Recovery is now admitting women for the first time.
Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issues
Read full article: Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issuesThe return of Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to UN climate talks was hoped to spur nations to meet a self-imposed early deadline for progress on tough issues.
Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'
Read full article: Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad.
Equine virus outbreak prompts cancellation of Uvalde rodeo qualifier, San Antonio Rodeo says
Read full article: Equine virus outbreak prompts cancellation of Uvalde rodeo qualifier, San Antonio Rodeo saysThe Uvalde Rodeo Qualifier, originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday, has been canceled due to a recent equine virus outbreak, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo said.
A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
Read full article: A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communitiesMedicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
New Bexar County center will be among first in state to support exploited senior citizens
Read full article: New Bexar County center will be among first in state to support exploited senior citizensAbuse and exploitation of senior citizens is rampant in Bexar County. Last year, Adult Protective Services confirmed almost 5,400 cases of elder abuse or neglect in the county. A local judge realized a permanent center was needed to address it.
MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts
Read full article: MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cutsThe MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending.
Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy
Read full article: Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joyIt may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body.
Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Read full article: Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shotEswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer.
What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the US stalls in South Carolina
Read full article: What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the US stalls in South CarolinaA South Carolina bill that could sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison has stalled in South Carolina.
Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
Read full article: Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler familyA bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin.
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
Read full article: NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report saysA new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
Read full article: Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patientsNovo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance.
Wellness powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers linked to Salmonella outbreak
Read full article: Wellness powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers linked to Salmonella outbreakAuthorities say at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you're returning to the pool
Read full article: Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you're returning to the poolIf you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts.
As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it
Read full article: As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get itAt the halfway point of annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil, it appears the talks may do more than just focus on implementing past promises, as some observers had expected.
New Texas summer camp opening for kids who have lost loved ones, breaking stigma surrounding grief
Read full article: New Texas summer camp opening for kids who have lost loved ones, breaking stigma surrounding griefLosing a loved one can derail a child’s life, and it often causes them to miss out on normal childhood experiences. That’s why Experience Camps was created 15 years ago.
Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums
Read full article: Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drumsThousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes.
London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
Read full article: London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disasterA London judge has ruled that BHP Group is liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.
Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
Read full article: Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler familyA federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.
Infant botulism outbreak led to hundreds of thousands in medical bills for affected families, lawyer says
Read full article: Infant botulism outbreak led to hundreds of thousands in medical bills for affected families, lawyer saysThe parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of ByHeart baby formula at the heart of a nationwide recall.
San Marcos parents raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease after daughter’s diagnosis
Read full article: San Marcos parents raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease after daughter’s diagnosisA San Marcos mother and father want the public to learn about Sjögren’s disease — a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the glands that produce tears and saliva — after their 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition this summer.
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
Read full article: Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are waryNow that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
Read full article: States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown endsState officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Read full article: Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formulaThe parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company.
Texas lawmakers react to reopening of government following longest shutdown on record
Read full article: Texas lawmakers react to reopening of government following longest shutdown on recordTexas state and federal lawmakers churned out reactions Wednesday evening, following the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved
Read full article: UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preservedThe British government has confirmed that a memorial wall in London created by relatives who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic will be preserved.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Read full article: Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrificeFederal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end.
A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
Read full article: A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talksAs United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world.
At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
Read full article: At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying conventionVice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care.
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
Read full article: These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroomThe White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida.
Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says
Read full article: Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official saysU.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan.
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates
Read full article: More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French GatesMore than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
Read full article: President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruptionPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.
Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Read full article: Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned ParenthoodA federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
San Antonio woman develops product aimed at eliminating IV medication errors
Read full article: San Antonio woman develops product aimed at eliminating IV medication errorsA San Antonio woman has spent the last decade developing a product and creating a company that aims to clearly label IV medications and reduce the risk of patients receiving the incorrect medication.
Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
Read full article: Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't powerThis year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples.
Southwest High School softball standout dies of Stage 3 ovarian cancer
Read full article: Southwest High School softball standout dies of Stage 3 ovarian cancerA bright star in South Texas softball was lost over the weekend. Angelina Terrazas, a Southwest High School Dragons softball standout, died Saturday after a battle with ovarian cancer.
An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
Read full article: An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to themA legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions.
Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks
Read full article: Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaksInternational health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.
The FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs
Read full article: The FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugsThe Food and Drug Administration says it will remove a long-standing warning from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms in women.
Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer
Read full article: Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longerStoring food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses.
Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk
Read full article: Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo NordiskPfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk.
Do you know how to do CPR? Here’s a simple lesson
Read full article: Do you know how to do CPR? Here’s a simple lessonIf someone went into cardiac arrest in front of you, would you know how to save them? That’s a question a local girl and the American Heart Association want the San Antonio community to think about.