Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Trump announces CVS, Walgreens free coronavirus vaccines deal to help seniors
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Baby Nick to be released with parents after judge denies more time on life support
Baby Nick is going home to be in his parents' care. The family received the news Friday night around 10 p.m.
Baby Nick is going home to be in his parents' care. The family received the news Friday night around 10 p.m.
Diabetes drug recalled over excess levels of cancer-causing agent
A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
Judge denies more time on life support in Baby Nick case, family lawyers to file emergency appeal
On Friday afternoon, Judge Donna Roth ruled that she has denied a temporary injunction to allow more time for baby Nick to recover.
On Friday afternoon, Judge Donna Roth ruled that she has denied a temporary injunction to allow more time for baby Nick to recover.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 globally also bring world closer to finding treatment
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
Flu shots available for Texas State students, faculty and staff
The Student Health Center has established flu shot outreach centers in San Marcos and Round Rock for all students, faculty, and staff, says the university.
The Student Health Center has established flu shot outreach centers in San Marcos and Round Rock for all students, faculty, and staff, says the university.
Abbott: Health insurers to continue payment parity for telehealth
Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.
Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.
COVID-19 treatment underway in Florida has near-perfect success rate
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Trump lays out health care vision, signs executive order in swing state NC
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan.
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan.
With strict guidelines, visitors now allowed at nursing homes in Texas
Visitors are now allowed at nursing homes and senior living facilities in Texas, but strict guidelines must be followed.
Visitors are now allowed at nursing homes and senior living facilities in Texas, but strict guidelines must be followed.
Thyroid medication recalled in US because it may not be strong enough
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
FOX 7 Discussion: In-person nursing home visits to resume
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Hundreds line up for drive-thru flu shots in Round Rock
On Saturday, hundreds lined up outside Baylor Scott & White in Round Rock as they waited for their flu shots.
On Saturday, hundreds lined up outside Baylor Scott & White in Round Rock as they waited for their flu shots.
Read Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s final dissenting opinion
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be remembered as a champion for women’s rights. Her last dissenting opinion, written on July 8, reflects her lifelong commitment to that ideal.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be remembered as a champion for women’s rights. Her last dissenting opinion, written on July 8, reflects her lifelong commitment to that ideal.