A federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.

Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe.

During a routine audit on Monday, the pill bottles were found to contain similar-looking over-the-counter medications instead, according to a letter to families shared with KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry. The district confirmed Thursday that the nurse has been terminated.

Employer-sanctioned groups designed to enhance diversity and inclusion began in corporate America in the 1970s to help address tensions around race, gender and sexual orientation.

In Houston, respiratory viruses like COVID, RSV, and flu are on the decline, with only occasional flu cases being reported.

Boxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.

In the latest round of soil sampling in Fifth Ward, test results show no immediate health risks to human health, according to a Union Pacific release.

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures.

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A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy.

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The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday in a case over whether states should be able to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood in arguments that come amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s leading abortion provider.

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too.

Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.

The Supreme Court is siding with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired.

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday laid off scores of Health and Human Services employees, including many who ran the Head Start early education program.

A medication mix-up at a Klein ISD elementary school has raised serious questions after a mother tells KPRC 2 her twin boys’ prescription ADHD medication disappeared just days after she delivered a fresh, 30-day supply.

The Trump administration has paused some family planning grants as it investigates whether the providers are following federal laws.

Thousands of people at the nation’s top health agencies were laid off Tuesday.

The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip.

Attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.

Whole and 2% milk has been banned from school meals since 2012.

Many times people know that they want help, but think it’s inaccessible to them. At Legacy Community Health, they see the problems in accessing health care and are working to close that gap no matter if it’s for physical or mental health.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

The Vatican says Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel.

The Food and Drug Administration’s chief tobacco regulator has been forced out.

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health.

There were big smiles, hugs, tears and lots of tail wagging inside San Quentin’s prison recently.

As they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldn’t be back.

The Houston Health Department is currently reaching out to residents who may have been exposed to measles in connection with Fort Bend County’s first confirmed case.

Health officials said that the case is an adult female, age 50-60, associated with recent international travel. County health officials said that they are actively investigating the case.

Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.

The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation's top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the safety of vaccinations.

A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of the widely different rules among the services.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

HCC Coleman College’s simulation lab is a cutting-edge facility designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that elevate their careers in health sciences. Dr. Lutricia Harrison, President of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, said the campus reflects HCC’s commitment to preparing students for various health fields by providing real-world experiences.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

Researchers have performed the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells in hopes of restoring fertility in a man who survived childhood cancer.

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.

A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate.

The proposed overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could weaken and possibly eliminate a little-known agency that's crucial in helping Americans who struggle with their mental health or with addiction.

Locking Arms Community Connect, hosted by the Women’s Resource Center Inc. and its partner organizations, is scheduled for March 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center.

Health officials confirm that a Michigan resident who received an organ transplant has died from rabies.

A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature soon.

New research finds that global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water that’s being stored around the world in soil, lakes, rivers, snow and other places on land.

A county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.

Prince Harry’s announced his resignation this week from an African charity that he co-founded in memory of his mother Princess Diana.

A Democratic senator says she's worried about the fallout from a major overhaul and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

As the U.S. Senate is set to vote for a new leader of Medicare, Dr. Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association, spoke of serious concerns he and other medical officials have over Medicare’s current state.

The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance says it has not received confirmation from the U.S. government that it might be losing more than $1 billion in pledged funding as part of a reported proposal by U.S. authorities to cut support for international aid groups.

Major anti-abortion groups have gathered in the nation's capital to begin a lobbying effort with Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration aimed at eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood.

Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.

Protestors for and against abortion packed a hallway of Georgia's Capitol before a hearing on a bill that would ban all abortions.

A measles outbreak in Kansas more than doubled Wednesday to 23 cases, and an outbreak in Ohio grew to 10.

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants.

Vermont’s child welfare agency has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state routinely targets and tracks pregnant women deemed unsuitable for motherhood.

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

A pill used in most U.S. abortions has been ensnared in politics for years, and many Americans wonder whether it will be restricted under the new Republican administration in Washington.

What goes down your toilet and drain can end up on farm fields across the United States.

Opposition to the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer is growing across the country.

According to the most recent allergy report, mold, grass, and tree pollen are high, so many Houstonians have been feeling allergy symptoms for weeks. Unfortunately, prolonged symptoms can lead to sinus infections or even asthma.

An international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources.

Researchers at Columbia University remain in limbo after the Ivy League institution bowed to the Trump administration’s demands for unprecedented changes in a bid to restore some $400 million in federal funds cut.

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill touted by its Republican supporters as an attempt to bring clarity to the state's near-total abortion ban.

Senate Democrats accuse the Environmental Protection Agency of breaking the law when they cancelled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit hard by pollution.

President Donald Trump has nominated a Republican attorney who was once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds and who has a history of launching investigations against abortion clinics to lead the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.

Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving.

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive treatment course.

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.

One of Republican Patrick Morrisey’s first moves as West Virginia governor was to issue an executive order allowing families to apply for religious exemptions to mandated childhood vaccinations.

The death of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love has brought renewed attention to an aggressive form of brain cancer that killed her at age 49.

Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health.

Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment.

The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine.

In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes.

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.

Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law Friday that restricts transgender people's use of communal facilities that align with their gender identity in schools and state buildings.

Residents of Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties, as wildfires continue to burn, it's crucial to be aware of the potential health impacts of wildfire smoke.

Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.

Measles cases in West Texas are still rising two months after the outbreak began.

Two of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate will open after he is released.

More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

Measles cases in West Texas are still rising two months after the outbreak began.

Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.

This week has been a devastating one for law enforcement in Harris County, as three members of the Sheriff’s Office have died by suicide.

Health officials have reported a total of 279 cases, with 20 new infections announced this week.

A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment.

More workers have reported feeling disconnected from their organization’s purpose and unclear on how to meet expectations since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work.

Operations are back to normal at a major hospital in suburban Detroit after an employee was shot by a coworker in the parking garage.

Multiple sclerosis, or MS affects a million Americans a year. It can lead to a range of symptoms. It’s a chronic illness that can change lives in an instant, but advancements in medicine are making this a treatable disease.

Nestle USA has recalled certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals.

An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.

A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is tapping into his state's love of college basketball to promote his drug prevention campaign aimed at young people.

California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state's Medicaid services.