Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
U.S. House approves Texas Democrat's bill to protect right to seek an abortion out of state
The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.
The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.
Texas hospitals delaying care over abortion law, letter says
In one case, a Texas hospital reportedly told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured. An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg attached outside of the uterus, is not viable.
In one case, a Texas hospital reportedly told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured. An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg attached outside of the uterus, is not viable.
Westlake HS students selected for funding at National Pitch competition
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
North Texas city begins offering free medical and dental services to residents
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
State-of-the-art orthotic, prosthetic clinic opens in North Austin
Hanger Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art facility near North Lamar and Airport Blvd.
Hanger Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art facility near North Lamar and Airport Blvd.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Abortions in Texas resume after Harris County judge blocks pre-Roe ban
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Protests held in Austin in wake of Supreme Court's decision
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.