States are easing raw milk sales despite CDC warnings, while Austin, TX detects bird flu in wastewater, posing a low human risk, and experts stay prepared with antivirals.

Ascension hospital system confirmed the theft of files from its servers after a cyberattack, potentially compromising sensitive data. Credit monitoring services have been offered as a precaution.

Cedar Park holds a fentanyl awareness panel after a teen's death, highlighting the dangers and promoting the use of 'poisoning' over 'overdose' to describe such fatalities.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the Biden Administration’s HHS over a rule he claims forces healthcare providers to perform gender transition procedures.

Microsoft and Google are working with the American Hospital Association and the White House to bolster cybersecurity in rural US hospitals, providing discounted resources, security advice, and software funding.

The 15th annual HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands event in Austin raised funds for musicians' health care through a live band competition featuring local company employees.

Ascension's electronic health records are coming back online after a ransomware attack in May. Clinics in Florida, Alabama, and Austin are recovering, with efforts to restore full access still ongoing.

Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of medical checkups for men, promoting awareness of preventable health issues and the significance of addressing physical and mental well-being.

Health experts warn of increased asthma discomfort in Austin due to high humidity and air pollution, with recent studies showing a link to emergency room visits, particularly in communities of color.

Texas health and child care providers are urged by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to prepare for an expectedly active hurricane season, by updating their emergency plans.

Lockhart, Texas may see a vote on marijuana decriminalization after advocates collect more than enough signatures to potentially get the initiative on the November ballot.

The Texas Mushroom Conference at UT Austin highlighted the potential of fungi in medicine, with discussions on psilocybin research for mental health disorders.

Fredericksburg doctor David M. Young was convicted of a $70 million Medicare fraud involving unnecessary medical prescriptions, facing up to 10 years in prison.