Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Hays County confirms two Monkeypox cases
The Hays County health department is currently investigating the cases and working to identify those who may have had direct contact with them.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Austin ISD provides students with free feminine hygiene products
Starting this school year, Austin ISD is going to provide free feminine hygiene products for students.
Texas girl sworn in as police officer before 7th chemo round for neuroblastoma
The Granite Shoals Police Department welcomed its newest member, five-year-old Isabella, with a custom-made police badge.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
Austin 4-year-old celebrates being cancer free with trip to Florida
Josie is now cancer free after undergoing treatment for a type of blood cancer. Tuesday was a celebration for both her and her family.
Monkeypox emergency orders issued by Austin-Travis County leaders
There are nearly 70 cases in Travis County, and with upcoming festivals and school about to start, officials expect that number will to continue to rise.
Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Men have high probability of outliving women, study says — especially with certain lifestyle factors
Between 25%-50% of men have outlived women globally over the past 200 years, according to the researchers. And certain lifestyle factors give men a "substantial chance" of doing so.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn't walk, talk or hear
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease
An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Biden leaves White House for 1st time since getting COVID-19: 'I'm feeling great'
“I’m feeling great,” Biden said before boarding Marine One outside the White House.