Hundreds of Ascension Seton nurses go on strike in Austin

Unionized nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin organized the largest nurse strike in Texas history on Tuesday.

Free dental services available at UT Children's Wellness Center in Del Valle

Services will be available from June 20 to August 4 and include x-rays, cleanings, full exams, cavity treatments, and more from licensed dentists through the St. David's Foundation.

Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls

States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.

Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador

“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."

New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%

Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.

Ascension Seton investigating data breach

Ascension notified affected individuals and provided complimentary credit and identity theft protection services to those who had Social Security numbers, credit card information and/or insurance numbers impacted by the incident.

Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South

Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."

Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups

Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.

Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people

Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents

FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill

If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.

FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.

What’s behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors.

Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter

In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.