Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News Health 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo cancels qualifying event amid Central Texas horse virus outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 11/20 5:10A Christine Sanchez

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the virus can spread fast and potentially be deadly.

The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

Spectrum Local News Health 11/11 5:20A Associated Press

The uptick in whooping cough has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for the illness, according to disease experts.

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

Asthma outlook for Texas cities shows improvement

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 2:30A Lauren Kendrick

A report recently released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America shows some Texas cities are challenging places to live if you have asthma.

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 1:58A Associated Press

If the tax credits expire, annual out-of-pocket premiums are estimated to increase by 114% — an average of $1,016 — next year, according to analysis.