Measles vaccination rates for Texas kindergarteners inch up slightly after outbreak last year

Spectrum Local News - Health 7/13 5:30A Lauren Rangel

Over 2,200 cases of measles spread across the country last year, including 762 in Texas.

Texas reports 48 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness

Spectrum Local News - Health 7/9 5:35A Barbara Fox

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite.

Texas adds rare genetic disorder to newborn screening

Spectrum Local News - Health 7/9 5:15A Marcine Graham

Texas babies born as of June will now be tested for additional rare genetic disorders.

Texas health experts monitor sewage waste for public health threats during World Cup

Spectrum Local News - Health 7/7 4:00A Marcine Graham

Dr. Phillip Huang, the director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, says he has seen some traces of illness.

Texas health company to test wastewater of World Cup host cities for infectious diseases

Spectrum Local News - Health 6/4 5:00A Marcine Graham

Health officials will be on high alert for any potential infectious disease outbreaks at FIFA World Cup.

Texas health officials monitor passengers after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Spectrum Local News - Health 5/7 10:00A Katharine Finnerty, Associated P

Texas health officials say they have been in contact with the two people who were abroad the MV Hondius, and they are not experiencing any symptoms.