Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
GOP Texas lawmaker introduces anti-abortion bill that could allow death penalty for violators
The bill would direct the state attorney general to prosecute abortion cases with assault and 'criminal homicide' charges
The bill would direct the state attorney general to prosecute abortion cases with assault and 'criminal homicide' charges
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Man accused in incapacitated woman’s rape at Phoenix facility contests evidence
An attorney for Nathan Sutherland said the evidence should be tossed because Phoenix police officers didn’t get a warrant or have probable cause to take his client’s DNA and instead relied on a court order with a lesser standard of proof to gather the evidence.
An attorney for Nathan Sutherland said the evidence should be tossed because Phoenix police officers didn’t get a warrant or have probable cause to take his client’s DNA and instead relied on a court order with a lesser standard of proof to gather the evidence.
Texas winter storms left disabled with limited medication, no power
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
SC law banning most abortions suspended by federal judge 1 day after passing
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
Hospitals struggle as weather cripples state's infrastructure
As severe weather cripples Texas’ infrastructure many medical facilities have been left without power, water, phone and internet service.
As severe weather cripples Texas’ infrastructure many medical facilities have been left without power, water, phone and internet service.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
St. David's South Austin loses water pressure, heat
Right now St. David's South Austin has fewer than 300 patients and is now working with the city to get patients who can be discharged home.
Right now St. David's South Austin has fewer than 300 patients and is now working with the city to get patients who can be discharged home.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
South Carolina House passes bill to ban nearly all abortions after Democrats walk out in protest
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Arizona Senate panel OKs ban on abortions for genetic problems
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
Dentists concerned fewer people are seeking dental care during pandemic
Dentists in Texas agree that putting off care for even a few months can increase the number of people in area hospitals.
Dentists in Texas agree that putting off care for even a few months can increase the number of people in area hospitals.
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
Austin doctor tapped to be chief medical officer for Homeland Security
Dr. Pritesh Gandhi will serve as the principal adviser to the DHS secretary, the FEMA administrator, and DHS senior leadership on medical and public health issues.
Dr. Pritesh Gandhi will serve as the principal adviser to the DHS secretary, the FEMA administrator, and DHS senior leadership on medical and public health issues.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
APH adds Alternate Care Site patient numbers to COVID-19 dashboard
Starting Jan. 20, the APH COVID-19 dashboard will include the number of patients being cared for at the ACS as part of the daily updates.
Starting Jan. 20, the APH COVID-19 dashboard will include the number of patients being cared for at the ACS as part of the daily updates.
Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change
Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.
Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.