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Fact check: Trump makes numerous false and misleading claims about vaccines and autism

Trump’s latest vaccine claims about autism, MMR safety, vaccine doses and the number of required shots are contradicted by decades of scientific evidence and federal health data.

What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall

Trump’s new vaccine executive order could reshape childhood immunization policy, but doctors warn it may create confusion, delay vaccinations and increase the risk of preventable disease outbreaks.

Legacy Community Health Celebrates National Health Center Week by Expanding Access to Care for Women, Children, and Families

National Health Center Week may be over, but Legacy Community Health is continuing its year-round mission to make healthcare more accessible across Houston through clinics, school-based care, social services, pharmacy support and community programs.

Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut it

The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start, arguing they will expand access and reduce costs, while critics warn the plan would weaken protections for low-income children and families.

Large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled lettuce has spread across 15 states, sickening thousands and prompting an active CDC emergency response.

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, placing a veteran public health and military physician at the helm of the nation's leading health agency after a year of leadership turmoil and intense debate over …

ICE detains Maine Medical Center nurse, prompting protest

Nurses at Maine Medical Center rallied in Portland to demand the release of a colleague detained by ICE, as her case raises questions about immigration enforcement, healthcare staffing and the treatment of asylum seekers.

Father and daughter host back-to-school supply drive to help families

A Louisville father-daughter team is turning martial arts values into community action by hosting a back-to-school supply drive that equips students, supports new mothers and reminds families they are not alone during a challenging economic season.

The Power of Purpose: Celebrating One Year of Daley Precision Labs

Daley Precision Labs celebrates its first anniversary by reflecting on a year of compassionate, patient-centered care inspired by Founder Bridney McBride's personal journey and more than 13 years of healthcare experience. As the Houston-based laboratory continues to grow, its mission …

Ariana Grande says her decision to step back is not ‘reactive or impulsive’

Ariana Grande says her decision to step back from the spotlight was carefully planned, assuring fans it comes from a place of strength, not negativity.

What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic

Six years after COVID-19 upended the world, experts say the science has become clearer—even as misinformation about vaccines, masks and lockdowns continues to fuel public debate.

Johns Hopkins researcher arrested by ICE at BWI amid increased airport enforcement

A Johns Hopkins public health researcher was detained by ICE at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, highlighting the Trump administration's expanded immigration enforcement and increased coordination between TSA and ICE.

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

Two key HHS nominees cleared a Senate committee after intense negotiations over vaccine misinformation, but their confirmations still face hurdles before a full Senate vote.

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard

A major court victory could bring cleaner air to Harris County as the EPA is ordered to enforce tougher soot pollution standards that health experts say could save thousands of lives.

Houston Fifth Ward Families Put Affordability on the Record as US Rep. Menefee Concludes National Listening Tour

Houston residents gathered in the Fifth Ward to share firsthand stories about rising living costs, helping shape national affordability policy through a community listening tour led by U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee.

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