Health

Politicians, Public Split on Gun Control in Texas

The country continues to react to the deadliest mass shooting in American history after 49 people were killed at a gay night club in Orlando early Sunday morning. The gunman, identified by the Orlando Police Department as Omar Mateen, was also killed, and more than 50 others were injured in the attack.

Urban Planners and Public Health Experts Rarely Work Together. That's a Problem.

Experts from the two fields are starting to collaborate -- but not nearly enough.

At the Harbach-Ripley Center, There's Always Something Afoot

Every week, 500 members of the community come through the center, where they take classes in everything from martial arts to vegan cooking.

Houston, With Its Mix of Poverty and Rain, is Especially Vulnerable to Zika Virus, Researchers Say

As the flood waters in Houston once again recede, residents anticipate the next challenge: mosquitos.

How the Worst Methane Leak in U.S. History Could Help Transform California’s Energy Grid

California officials advance plan to use restitution to spur energy innovation.