World Mental Health Day is observed by HCPH to raise awareness and combat stigma around mental illness, which affects many Texans across all demographics, with various programs and helplines available for support.

Former Harris Health employee accessed and shared over 5,000 patients' records without authorization, including Social Security and medical details, between 2011 and 2021.

Upcoming Trump tariffs may double the cost of imported name-brand medications in Houston and affect consumers in Clarkston, Georgia, raising concerns about healthcare access and financial strain.

The Texas Senate tentatively approved a bill allowing lawsuits against those involved in providing abortion pills, with exemptions for women using them.

Texas might allow over-the-counter ivermectin, a drug unproven for COVID-19, under House Bill 25. The bill faces opposition over safety concerns and bypassing doctors.

Blue Bell Ice Cream recalls Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to undeclared nuts, posing risks to individuals with nut allergies. No illnesses reported; consumers urged to return products for a refund.

Southwind Foods is recalling several of its frozen shrimp brands due to potential radioactive contamination with Cesium-137, affecting products sold in nine states.

The West Texas measles outbreak, with 762 cases and 2 child fatalities, is declared over after 42 days with no new cases. Efforts to end it cost over $10 million.

The UNVEIL program, funded with $6.4 million by CEPI and Wellcome, aims to accelerate Lassa fever vaccine development by identifying immune responses that protect against the disease.

The Houston Health Department has launched the Summer Surveillance dashboard to monitor the impact of extreme heat on public health, with real-time data on heat-related emergencies.

Federal funding for mRNA vaccine research in Houston is being stopped by HHS, affecting the city's medical research community and ongoing initiatives, despite its proven success during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas Governor Abbott secures a waiver to exclude candy and certain drinks from SNAP benefits starting April 1, 2026.

Flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, cases rise along the Gulf Coast, leading to several deaths. Health officials highlight transmission through water exposure and raw seafood, advising caution, especially for vulnerable individuals.