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The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday.
Two young Texas children died of the virus earlier this year and 100 people were hospitalized throughout the outbreak.
Health officials declared an end to the West Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to plead guilty next week in a drug trafficking ...
HHS chief RFK Jr. has spoken about his own battle with heroin addiction. His cousin Caroline says he led other family members ...
Health officials in Ontario are reporting that the number of new measles cases are down to the single digits for the first ...
To our immune system, naked RNA is a sign of a viral or bacterial invasion and must be attacked. But our own cells also have ...
After decades of strong federal support for scientific research, the US government is now proposing deep cuts. Here’s what ...
"At this moment, we can’t always look to the CDC for the guidance we received previously," state Public Health Commissioner ...
Opinion

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 14 The New York Times says shrinking crime rate is encouraging America is in the midst of a historic decline in crime. In 2023 ...
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...
Ramón Urías had three hits with a two-run homer and Chas McCormick hit his first homer this season as the Houston Astros ...