Rice University received up to $34.9 million to fund the development of an implant that produces drugs for obesity and Type 2 diabetes within the body.

The CDPH issued a health alert about possible rabies exposure from bats at a recent concert at the Salt Shed in Chicago. Attendees are urged to seek medical advice if they had contact with bats.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked as top in Northern California for pediatric care by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year, excelling in numerous specialties.

Rep. Greg Casar leads a push to ban the herbicide Paraquat due to health risks, while agriculture and policy leaders discuss farm support amidst ongoing wildfires in North Dakota.

Four Northeastern University grad students have chickenpox, prompting a health alert. They're isolated and treated, with the campus urged to check immunization records.

Weld County health fair on Oct 23 offers free lead screenings and flu shots, alongside education on lead poisoning prevention, supporting "Bright Futures Begin Lead-Free" initiative.

San Diego's Therapeutic Recreation Services is hosting its 25th Consumer Luncheon for World Mental Health Day, celebrating those with mental health conditions.

The USDA has escalated a Salmonella-tainted egg recall to a "Class I" situation, with over 60 cases reported across nine states. The recall includes various egg types and brands like Milo's Poultry Farms.

The FDA approves Aqneursa, a new drug for treating neurological symptoms in Niemann-Pick disease type C, offering hope to patients like the Andrews sisters.

Valley Medical Center's Burn Center is expanding to provide patient-centered care by 2026, integrating services and enhancing its reputation for advanced burn and trauma treatment.

Two Texans won $1 million each in scratch-off lottery games, with one winner from Longview and another from Laredo, as reported by KENS5 and MySanAntonio respectively.

Forbes' annual list of America's wealthiest includes Elon Musk at the top, with a focus on notable Texans like Charles Butt. The minimum net worth to enter the list is now $3.3 billion.

Nashville's MPHD is offering free flu shots at various locations on October 15 to combat the flu season, with eligibility for people aged six months and older.