Posted on · Aging infrastructure led to a burst water main that left some Houstonians without water, the city said. Now there's a boil water advisory in effect. But what does that mean?
Posted on · While the state began taking steps to prepare a response to the respiratory illness about a month ago, Abbott said it is drawing on historical knowledge responding to other infectious diseases.
Posted on · Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
Posted on · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to start to prepare for the possibility of more aggressive measures to stop the spread of the new coronavirus in the United States.
Posted on · The three new cases are among the evacuees from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that arrived at Lackland Air Force Base a week ago.
Posted on · The $36-million package would help pay for a new electronic records system as well as for renovations at Ben Taub Hospital
Posted on · Where to go for locally-grown produce.
Posted on · A 3D atomic map could lead the way toward a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, researchers at UT Austin and the National Institutes of Health said Wednesday.
Posted on · The new development includes a building for the university system's new engineering medicine program, as well as new student housing.
Posted on · An effort to make hospitals safer for women giving birth in Texas has been underway for more than a year now.
Posted on · It's the 15th case in the United States.
Posted on · "From a public health standpoint, this is extremely worrisome because we have a very unpredictable drug which is coming into increasing use."
Posted on · The two reached a temporary agreement earlier this week. What led to the standoff, and what does this extension mean for Houstonians?
Posted on · “When vaping came out, it was shown as safer than cigarettes. And you can enjoy tobacco without the negative health effects. It’s something that draws in a lot of people,” says Frukes Deekey, a senior at DeBakey High School downtown who does not vape.
Posted on · On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency. But officials say the flu is still a bigger threat in Texas.