Another freestanding university has been added to the Texas Tech system. Governor Perry signed a bill making the Health Sciences Center at El Paso the fourth independent institution within the tech system.

The City of Lubbock Health Department is offering another round of vaccinations for adults and children the week of May 20.

Earlier this week, the media world was atwitter with news of Angelina Jolie's breast cancer gene mutation discovery and double mastectomy. A local breast oncologist explains the testing process and why it can be considered controversial to some. Video

Members of the Bethel A M E Church say they were inspired to spread the word about the dangers of prostate cancer and encourage men to get screened.

The City of Lubbock Health Department will hold vaccination clinics for both adults and children various locations the week of May 13.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and pharmacists to avoid drugs made by a Florida specialty pharmacy called The Compounding Shop, due to potential safety problems uncovered by health inspectors.

BMW is recalling 45,500 3 Series sedans in the U.S. and Canada because their passenger air bags may not inflate properly, the company said.

General Motors Co. is recalling nearly 40,000 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal sedans in the U.S. because a defective battery control module could stall the engine or cause a fire.

The Nestle Pizza Co. in Wisconsin is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments, company officials said Friday.

Six retailers have agreed to recall a brand of potentially dangerous high-powered magnet sets after the manufacturer refused to participate.