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SAN ANTONIO – A local servicemember is taking part in the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands

At a time when federal protections to reduce air and water pollution are being stripped away at the federal level, it’s easy to feel helpless — like there’s nothing ordinary people can do to stop the negative health impacts on communities

On Saturday, June 27, Genetic Alliance hosted its Run for Rare 5K benefit in Del Mar. The morning of running, walking, and fundraising was the cumulation of many years of dedication and hard work for Genetic Alliance and its program iHope

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are home to the largest county jails in Texas. So far this year, Bexar County has had the highest number of reported deaths while in jail custody, according to data from the Texas Jail Project

Stephen McCarthy, 35, of the first block of Seventh Street, also is charged with two counts misdemeanor simple assault; one count summary harassment; and one count summary disorderly conduct

N.D. (Valley News Live)— North Dakota Eye Clinic (NDEC) announced today that it will begin offering in-office injections for retinal disease (intravitreal injections) locally starting in September, providing continuity of care for patients affected by the closure of eye services at Altru Health System

Pa. — The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the winners of its summer 2026 Lifestyle Pitch Competition. Prizes awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners totaled $2,000 in seed funding

A nonpartisan commission of leaders in health, policy, medicine, and business released a roadmap today to empower local health departments and elected officials to shore up public health in their communities

Two local state Assembly members have secured $5 million in the 2026-27 budget for youth mental health centers

There were 50 large outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States from 2017-2023, with an outbreak defined as at least 10 related cases, according to an April report* (see footnote) from the CDC. Cases in the United States have been increasing, particularly since the pandemic. Journalists may want to cover TB not only as…