TEXAS HEALTH CARE

Jun 20 2026WEATHER

Early morning storms roll through North Texas with wind and water risks

Texas woke up to some rough weather Friday morning as fast-moving storms swept through the northern part of the state. Since the sun barely peeked over the horizon, strong winds have been knocking branches loose in several counties. The areas under notice include Collin, Denton, Grayson, and Cooke,

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Chatbot Help for Doctors Facing Harassment

Healthcare workers are seeing more violent incidents at work, which hurts their mental health and affects the whole team. Even though many hospitals have programs to stop this violence, people rarely report it and they still need private help. A new plan aims to create a digital assistant—a chatb

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Apps for Health: Why Women in Medicine Often Walk Away

Healthcare workers, mostly women, face brutal schedules and endless to-do lists. Many of them try digital tools promising better sleep, meals, or exercise. A recent test followed one of these apps for a few months. Most users opened it once or twice, then left it collecting dust. Burnout wasn’t the

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Alzheimer's Funding Gridlock

Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Measles alert in California after traveler visits busy spots

Health officials recently tracked a measles case linked to a traveler who passed through San Francisco Airport and two San Jose stores. The adult, from Santa Clara County, was infectious while moving through the airport’s international terminal on Thursday morning. Later, between 8 and 10 p. m. , th

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Jun 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas rolls out free online training to spot livestock pests faster

Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te

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Jun 13 2026EDUCATION

School Safety: What Students Know About Health

Health safety is super important for everyone, especially at school. When big events like a global health crisis happen, schools need to be ready. They also need students who know how to stay safe. This study looked into this exact situation in secondary schools in Desouk City, Egypt. Researchers w

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Jun 13 2026HEALTH

Health decisions are never simple. They involve much more than just knowing that a check-up is good for you. People’s beliefs play a huge part in these choices. How someone practices their faith, or what they believe about healing, can affect whether they go to the doctor. This is especially true w

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Looking back at life when the heart gives out

Health records rarely show how families cope after a heart attack leaves someone in heart shock—a sudden drop in blood pressure because the heart can’t pump properly. Most studies focus on the first hospital stay, but what happens in the months or years before someone passes away is often missed. On

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

World Cup Health Watch: New Ways to Spot Germs

Health workers are gearing up for the World Cup, ready to catch any disease outbreaks early. They will monitor everything from hospital visits to what people say on social media. A big heat wave could hurt fans, but crowds also create perfect spots for viruses to spread. Measles is a top wo

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