New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...

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Two cases of measles were confirmed on the South Plains this week both within the same family from Gaines county.

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Two children were hospitalized with measles in West Texas the same month the highly contagious respiratory illness was also ...

Lubbock saw its first case of measles after 21 years, prompting health officials to advocate for the vaccine and safety. Here ...

Lubbock, a first in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.

Canada’s top doctor is encouraging un- and under-vaccinated Canadians to seek protection against measles as cases of the ...

Two area health units have declared measles outbreaks after confirming nearly 20 combined cases of the highly contagious disease. Ninh Tran, the medical officer of health for Southwestern Public ...

Two school-age children in Gaines County have measles. Find out which Fort Worth schools are protected against an outbreak.

WATCH LIVELubbock Public Health hosting Q&A regarding positive measles case. Read full story here: by KCBD NewsChannel 11 on ...