Health

The FDA officially approved 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products for sale in the U.S. on Thursday, January 16. This marks the first time nicotine pouches have been given the green light for marketing in the U.S.

The FDA announced a new food labeling plan on packaged foods to help Americans make healthier choices.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an official ban on the use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks, and ingested drugs due to concerns about its potential cancer risk.

Louisiana’s Department of Health confirmed the first death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States on Monday, Jan 6.

Health officials announced that Texas recorded its first locally transmitted case of dengue fever in 2024, as the state faces its highest number of cases in decades.

LUBBOCK, TX — The City of Lubbock has confirmed its first human death from the West Nile virus (WNV) in 2024. This tragic event follows a rise in symptomatic cases throughout the city. The first positive mosquito sample carrying WNV in Lubbock was collected on June 24, 2024, and since then, concerns have mounted as mosquito activity escalates due to recent rainfall and continued warm weather.

LUBBOCK, TX — City of Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) is in urgent need of a medical foster for a mother dog and her four puppies until the puppies are old enough to be weaned (usually 6-8 weeks of age.)