The first effective vaccine for whooping cough was developed in 1940. Before that, the respiratory infection killed thousands each year -- and it may be making a comeback.

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On one of the many days Leo Dunson wanted to die, the Iraq veteran put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger. The loaded weapon misfired. For the troubled former soldier, it was another inexplicable failure, like his divorce or inability to make friends after returning from the war.

The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection said Monday they’ve learned to read lips and are now able to communicate with their daughter despite a breathing tube in her throat.

Opportunities for young adults with autism are limited and the problem needs to be urgently addressed in the next decade as half a million autistic children reach adulthood, researchers say.

Sister Gretchen Kunz has been in the Brazos Valley for more than 30 years and has impacted healthcare across the region and Friday was her last day with St. Joseph Hospital.

Sister Gretchen Kunz is retiring. Sister Gretchen served as St. Joseph's CEO for 24 years and a senior development officer for five years.

John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, today announced that through a competitive bid, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas was selected as the third-party administrator for the A&M Care Plan.

If you've ever suffered a migraine, you know it can be debilitating. For most prescription medications offer relief. However, for the 3.1 million Americans who have chronic migraine headaches, medication doesn't always work.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

For many, the first day of spring signals a time of renewal. It’s out with the old, in with the new. But before exerting all your efforts toward spring cleaning your home, how about spring cleaning your health?

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Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Find out which restaurants made the grade, in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Texas lawmakers plan to hear testimony on the implementation of new health care laws passed by the federal government and how they will affect the state.

Brazos County Health Department finds a major roach infestation.

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Almost 100 doctors in San Antonio are joining a research project to study the differences between cancerous cells and healthy ones.