Union County confirmed a measles case linked to an Indian Trail urgent care visit; visitors during a Tuesday evening window may have been exposed. Health officials are tracing contacts.

Dr. Theresa Tran blends emergency‑room experience with health‑policy expertise as Houston’s public‑health director, prioritizing equity, data and readiness. City leaders say her clinical background will shape vaccine and neighborhood programs.

A major meta-analysis finds mortality starts to fall near 4,000 daily steps — not 10,000. Small walks can add measurable benefits.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix says it completed the first U.S. implant of Valcare’s AMEND ring, a catheter-based mitral repair that could speed recovery.

A new national report puts Texas near the bottom for health. The shortfall is access — too few doctors, high uninsured rates and cost barriers leave many Texans skipping care.

CityPlace Doral hosts Giro d’Italia cycling event with professional and community rides, cultural activities, and an Expo Village on February 21-22, 2026.

State records show a big December bump in sports-betting tax receipts as clinicians warn the betting boom is already causing addiction and financial harm. Providers say more prevention and treatment are needed.

Stephenson Cancer Center is now offering FDA‑approved TIL cell therapy in Oklahoma City, giving some patients with advanced melanoma a chance at durable remission.

Calls to NC gambling helplines jumped nearly 80% after mobile betting launched, straining treatment providers and prompting new training hubs.

A Las Vegas mother says the baby she was told she'd lost survived after a D&C; state records show the physician received a public reprimand and fine.

Anti‑climb fencing and a raised railing at the Royal Gorge Bridge coincide with a drop in bridge‑related suicides, county and state records show. Families and officials credit the upgrades.

San Bernardino County confirmed a measles case after an unvaccinated minor visited an Ontario Walmart on Jan. 29. Officials urge exposed residents to check vaccination records and watch for symptoms.

A Feb. 7 contract deadline between INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare could push INTEGRIS out of network and force thousands of patients to switch doctors or pay more.