Neurolgic Form of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed Following Texas Event
On Nov. 19, 2025, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the…
Utah, South Carolina confirm more measles as CDC call suggests U.S. elimination status in jeopardy
On Nov. 18, 2025, state officials in Utah report 84 measles cases in the state in a weekly…
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Canada Loses Measles Elimination status after three decades
On Nov. 10, 2025, Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its…
Texas A&M deputy chemistry chair Fang Lei joins $3.6 billion Chinese lab
On Nov. 7, 2025, Fang Lei, Ph.D., a long-time professor with Texas A&M University’s chemistry department, has returned…
Rice launches Brain Institute to accelerate discoveries in brain science and health
On Oct. 29, 2025, Rice University announced the creation of the Rice Brain Institute (RBI), an ambitious, interdisciplinary…
Blackstone, and TPG announce plans to take medtech Hologic private for $18.3 billion
On Oct. 21, 2025, private equity firms Blackstone and TPG said they will buy medical diagnostics firm Hologic…
Multidisciplinary study finds estrogen could aid in therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis
On Oct. 13, 2025, researchers from Texas A&M University announced they have identified two estrogens, estradiol and estriol,…
Texas Children’s/Baylor researchers developed new tool to improve accuracy of genetic testing
On Oct. 7, 2025, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research…
Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon
On Sept. 21, 2025, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case…
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CPRIT Approves $27 Million In Grants for Cancer Research in Texas
On Aug. 20, 2025, The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced the approval of 15…
Texas announces end of West Texas measles outbreak
On Aug. 18, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the end of this year’s…
USDA to build Texas facility to fight flesh-eating screwworms
On Aug. 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a…
Nature-Inspired Virtual Reality Boosts Emotional Well-Being In Older Adults Living With Dementia
On Jul. 29, 2025, Texas A&M study finds immersive VR nature experiences improve mood and quality of life….
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AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in America for medicines manufacturing and R&D
On Jul. 22, 2025, AstraZeneca announces $50 billion of investment in the United States by 2030, building on…
New World screwworm moves north adding to market volatility
On Jul. 20, 2025, new detections of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico led U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades
On Jul. 10, 2025, the AP reported that he U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread…
Texas Reports no New Measles cases in Ongoing outbreak
On Jul. 8, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a total of 753 cases…
USDA Announces the Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
On Jun. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced risk-based port re-openings for cattle, bison, and…
New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility
On Jun. 26, 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced that five people who are incarcerated…
Texas Reports no New Measles cases in Ongoing outbreak
On Jun. 24, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a total of 750 cases…
Your Smartwatch Might Know You’re Sick Before You Do — And It Might Help Stop Pandemics
On Jun. 23, 2025, Texas A&M research shows wearable health tech can detect infections like COVID-19 and flu…
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USDA Announces Plan to Combat New World Screwworm’s Northward Spread
On Jun. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it has launched an $8.5 million sterile New…
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart
On Jun. 18, 2025, federal health officials announced a listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people…
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Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in New Mexico sample
On Jun. 17, 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced that wastewater in Deming has tested…
Texas Reports Six New Measles cases in West Texas
On Jun. 17, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a total of 750 cases…
More Measles cases Reported in Central Texas
On Jun. 10, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 744 cases of measles have…
Colorado health officials confirm two measles cases, release locations for potential exposures in Aurora and Colorado Springs
On Jun. 9, 2025, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Arapahoe County Public Health Department,…
More new Measles cases Reported in Central Texas
On Jun. 6, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 742 cases of measles have…
Ten more new Measles cases Reported in Texas
On May 30, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 738 cases of measles have…
Texas Reports Ten new Cases in Measles outbreak
On May 23, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 728 cases of measles have…