California expands health care coverage to those 50 and older, including for undocumented
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
Rice University bioengineers partner to create insulin implants
Two bioengineers are working together to create insulin-producing beta cells that regulate blood glucose levels for Type-1 diabetics.
Two bioengineers are working together to create insulin-producing beta cells that regulate blood glucose levels for Type-1 diabetics.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abortion providers suing to stop SB 8
Dr. Bhavik Kumar with Planned Parenthood joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the controversial "Heartbeat Bill" and what's being done to block it.
Dr. Bhavik Kumar with Planned Parenthood joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the controversial "Heartbeat Bill" and what's being done to block it.
Organizations join coalition, lawsuit to block Texas abortion ban
Texas organizations and health care professionals join together to block Texas Senate Bill 8, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas organizations and health care professionals join together to block Texas Senate Bill 8, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
UT Austin graduate students upset over health insurance change
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
FOX 7 Discussion: Majority of Texans support expanding Medicaid
Brian Phillips with Texas Public Policy and state representative Erin Zwiener join Mike Warren to talk about a recent poll that shows most Texans support expanding Medicaid.
Brian Phillips with Texas Public Policy and state representative Erin Zwiener join Mike Warren to talk about a recent poll that shows most Texans support expanding Medicaid.
Texans oppose permitless carry, but support expanding Medicaid and restricting transgender student athletes
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Seven charged for roles in $110M compound drug scheme
Charges include conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive illegal kickbacks, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Charges include conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive illegal kickbacks, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
FOX 7 Discussion: Federal judge dismisses COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit about forcing employees at Houston Methodist to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or be fired.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit about forcing employees at Houston Methodist to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or be fired.
Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of Texas Legislature on healthcare industry
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.
Legal challenges likely ahead for strict new Texas abortion law
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.
Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
Round Rock daughter follows mother's footsteps into nursing career
On this Mother's Day, a daughter saw the hard work her mother did while she was growing up, and has a gift for her in return to show her appreciation.
On this Mother's Day, a daughter saw the hard work her mother did while she was growing up, and has a gift for her in return to show her appreciation.