Texas Tops the Nation in Teens who Give Birth Multiple Times
More than 1 in 6 teenagers who gave birth in Texas in 2020 already had a child.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg welcomed baby Malakai on TWOsday
These TWO excited parents welcomed Malakai Jose Lopez TWOday on 2/22/22 at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital- Kleberg.
FDA Recall on Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare Powdered Infant Formulas
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022.
Researchers Document Third Known Case of HIV Remission
A woman with HIV who received a cord blood stem cell transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia has had no detectable levels of HIV for 14 months.
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity to Convene
The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity is scheduled to virtually convene on Feb. 28, 2022.
Food Safety on Super Bowl Sunday
This uniquely American tradition scores big on entertainment, but it is also rife with opportunity for food borne illness.
FDA Seeking Public Comment for COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine for Children
Comments received on or before February 10, 2022, will be provided to the committee.
An Alarming Number of Teenage Girls are Attempting Suicide
Hospital admissions for teenage girls who may have attempted suicide have increased 50% nationwide.
HHSC Offers Hiring Bonuses at State Hospitals
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering up to $5,000 in hiring bonuses for certain health care positions.
HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is the third leading cancer diagnosis in women ages 20-39 and fifth in women ages 40-49.
Abortion Law Likely to Head to State Supreme Court
Lawyers for abortion providers argue the case should go to federal district court rather than the Texas Supreme Court, which could take months to issue a ruling.
Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef
The raw, ground beef items were produced on Dec. 20, 2021.
Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined several states in a comment letter against the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which requires vaccination of all healthcare workers at CMS facilities throughout the country.
Procter & Gamble Recall Aerosol dry Conditioner and Shampoo
To date, Procter & Gamble has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
FDA Focused on Modernizing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
This plan is designed to help the FDA and our partners enhance the speed, effectiveness, coordination and communication of foodborne outbreak investigations.
Wellness Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims are on the Rise
Some vaping products are being illegally offered for sale with unproven health or wellness claims, including improving mental clarity or treating tumors or asthma.
NIFA Invests over $7M for Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education
NIFA recently awarded 11 grants in the Food and Agriculture Non-formal Education program.
Mental Health Arts Contest Seeking Entries
To raise awareness of mental health issues, the annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is announcing its call for submissions from Dec. 1, 2021 until March 15, 2022.
International Golden Foods, Inc Recalls Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk
International Golden Foods, Inc of Bensenville, IL is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes of the Al kanater brand tahini.
Leftovers: Let’s Keep the Best Part of Thanksgiving Safe
Keep your favorite leftovers safe by following these food safety steps.