Second Texas Doctor Sued for Child Hormone Therapy
These are the first cases under a law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to help minors transition.
Texas AG Secures Win for Texas Pro-Life Laws
The guidance, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), unlawfully attempted to force medical providers to perform abortions in violation of State law.
Texas Sues Austin for Abortion Travel Fund
The city has appropriated $400,000 to help residents travel out of state for abortions. This is the second lawsuit targeting the fund.
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquito Pool in Kingsville
There are currently no identified human West Nile infections in Kleberg County.
Texas sues Biden administration over LGBTQ Foster Placements
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, states that the rule issued by the U.S. Health and Human Services would exacerbate the foster care provider shortage.
Texas Removed Millions from Medicaid
Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people.
Atypical Metabolite Levels at Birth May Increase SIDS Risk
Newborns who had an atypical pattern of metabolites were more than 14 times as likely to die of SIDS, compared to infants who had more typical metabolic patterns.
Kingsville's Health Department Responding to West Nile
This is the second case of West Nile Virus detected in Kleberg County this season.
ION Bronchoscopy Technology
Dr. Narang recently presented the groundbreaking ION bronchoscopy technology at the Shoreline hospitalist meeting.
Cannabis & Hallucinogen Use at Historic Highs in 2023
Past-year use of cannabis and hallucinogens stayed at historically high levels in 2023.
Routine Lab Tests are Not a Reliable to Diagnose Long COVID
A NIH-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who have symptoms of the condition.
Supplements Slow Disease Progression During Late Stage of “Dry” AMD
Researchers at the NIH have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry AMD.
Increases Found in Preteen Suicide Rate
While the overall numbers remain low, the findings spotlight the need to identify and help those at risk.
Marijuana Decriminalization
Three other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law.
Saharan Dust Expected in Coastal Bend this Week July 24th
The TCEQ reported that a light to moderate plume of Sahara Desert dust might reach parts of the Coastal Bend.
New Minimally Invasive Procedure to Detect Lung Cancer
Shoreline now offers a new minimally invasive procedure to detect lung cancer earlier using the Ion Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy.
Tumor Shrinkage in Patients with Colorectal Cancers
Early findings from a small clinical trial provide evidence that a new cellular immunotherapy approach may be effective in treating metastatic solid tumors.
AmeriCorps and the CDC Awards CHRISTUS Health HEART Work $647,986
The CHRISTUS Health HEART Work program began in July 2023 in response to address health-related social needs in the communities in which CHRISTUS Health services.