Health

Most have some protection through antibodies from past infection and vaccination. Still, here's what to know to protect yourself.

H-E-B is voluntarily recalling several of its jalapeño products due to potential salmonella contamination. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports the grocer's affected products were distributed to customers in Texas between July 3 and Aug. 5. Home insurance costs are soaring in Texas. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies explains new research suggests home insurance premiums are playing an increasingly important role in housing affordability across the state.

The agency said several varieties of raw beef products from Corte Argentino were recalled due to import inspection failures.

The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility.

When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.

This weekend, Tim Green was elected as the new representative for Lubbock City Council District 4 in the special runoff race to replace outgoing representative Brayden Rose. Doctors and public health officials are urging parents to check that their children's vaccinations are up to date ahead of the new school year. KERA's Abigail Ruhman reports measles cases nationwide have reached their highest point in 30 years.

Food safety experts say contaminated water in farm fields is a likely culprit. But questions still remain about the current outbreak.

The HEARD Coalition is a local advocacy group that provides substance response and prevention resources for young people in the community. Our Samantha Larned reports that to help with its response, the group – along with other prevention groups – are seeking public response on mental health, substance use, and health access challenges. You can find a link to the survey here. The US will resume imports of Mexican cattle on August 24th, easing a yearlong trade disruption that tightened livestock supplies and pushed costs higher across the beef industry. Reporter Stephania Corpi has more on how this news is bringing relief to Mexican Ranchers and US feedlots.

Texas has seen around 100 cases of cyclospora since May. The parasite has been making headlines as it is known for causing explosive diarrhea. Our Samantha Larned has more from a local expert on best practices and what to be aware of. A 5.0 earthquake rattled parts of the Panhandle yesterday near the town of Spearman.