Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Video shows chaotic scene between Austin police, pro-choice protesters
Cell phone video captured a heated exchange between pro-choice protesters and the Austin Police Department. APD says two people were arrested during the protest for disrupting public duty.
Cell phone video captured a heated exchange between pro-choice protesters and the Austin Police Department. APD says two people were arrested during the protest for disrupting public duty.
Health company sees 300% spike in emergency contraceptive requests following Roe v. Wade leak
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Austin surgeon receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Medical Association
David C. Fleeger, MD was awarded the 2022 TMA Distinguished Service Award at the TexMed conference in Houston.
David C. Fleeger, MD was awarded the 2022 TMA Distinguished Service Award at the TexMed conference in Houston.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Oklahoma House sends Texas-style abortion ban to governor
A Texas-style abortion ban is heading to the Oklahoma Governor's desk. Gov. Stitt is expected to sign it, and if so, it will immediately go into effect due to the bill's emergency provision.
A Texas-style abortion ban is heading to the Oklahoma Governor's desk. Gov. Stitt is expected to sign it, and if so, it will immediately go into effect due to the bill's emergency provision.
DEA encouraging residents to take part in National Take Back Day
The DEA is encouraging those with unneeded medications to drop them off at a collection site on the 22nd National Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.
The DEA is encouraging those with unneeded medications to drop them off at a collection site on the 22nd National Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.
Ascension Seton opens new health center in Austin
Ascension Seton Health Center Lamar is a multi-specialty health center offering patients convenient access to cardiovascular care, spine care, and outpatient imaging services all under one roof.
Ascension Seton Health Center Lamar is a multi-specialty health center offering patients convenient access to cardiovascular care, spine care, and outpatient imaging services all under one roof.
Former San Antonio adult day care owner to serve 5 years, pay over $1.7M for health care fraud
54-year-old Scherry Lynn Moses pled guilty in March 2020 to one count of health care fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of theft of government funds.
54-year-old Scherry Lynn Moses pled guilty in March 2020 to one count of health care fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of theft of government funds.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Magnetic, robotic slime could move through your body and give surgeons ‘an extra hand’
A professor and his team of students in Hong Kong have developed magnetic slime that one day could move inside your body and pick up things that don’t belong there.
A professor and his team of students in Hong Kong have developed magnetic slime that one day could move inside your body and pick up things that don’t belong there.
Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas
The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.
The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.
Kyle Police Department hosts 2022 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The take back program encourages people to properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications to help protect our water sources and wildlife.
The take back program encourages people to properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications to help protect our water sources and wildlife.
Loopholes in No Surprises Act can leave some patients with high bills
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in No Surprises Act. We look at the law, current loopholes, and what you can do to fight a balance bill.
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in No Surprises Act. We look at the law, current loopholes, and what you can do to fight a balance bill.
Oklahoma abortion felony bill signed into law
The Oklahoma bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
The Oklahoma bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Texas DA to drop murder charges against woman after self-induced abortion
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
Woman faces Texas murder charge after self-induced abortion
It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or whether she helped someone else get an abortion.
It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or whether she helped someone else get an abortion.