Health

North Texas health officials and the CDC are monitoring global disease outbreaks, including Ebola in Congo and hantavirus in Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mitigate risks as millions of fans travel to Texas.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms. 

Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.

The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.

Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.

A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.

An American doctor's positive Ebola test has prompted CDC travel limits, complicating World Cup plans for the Congo national soccer team in Texas.

The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month. 

Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.

With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.

Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.

The first positive West Nile Virus mosquito samples in Tarrant County this year have been confirmed.

The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide. 

Texas State Trooper Curtis Putz returned to Baylor Scott and White on Friday to inspire other trauma survivors by sharing his three-year recovery journey following a life-threatening crash on I-45 near Corsicana.

The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain.

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.

That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.