Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
UT Austin to build new hospital, cancer center on Erwin Center site
UT Austin will be constructing two new hospital towers to house a new MD Anderson cancer center and university specialty hospital.
UT Austin will be constructing two new hospital towers to house a new MD Anderson cancer center and university specialty hospital.
Positive West Nile sample found in Georgetown; city schedules spraying
The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.
The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
Back to School: Making healthy habits for your student's return to the classroom
With schools across central Texas beginning the new school year in the coming weeks, many stress the importance of establishing healthy habits to ensure success in the classroom for your students.
With schools across central Texas beginning the new school year in the coming weeks, many stress the importance of establishing healthy habits to ensure success in the classroom for your students.
What are the impacts of energy drinks on children?
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
Austin cardiologist speaks on extreme heat impact on heart health
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors cause of death revealed
Almost half a year after 'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died at age 27, an autopsy report has confirmed the actor’s cause of death.
Almost half a year after 'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died at age 27, an autopsy report has confirmed the actor’s cause of death.
Disney star Raven-Symoné suffered seizure after getting plastic surgery before turning 18
After facing much criticism for her weight over the years, the Disney child star admitted she got two breast reductions and liposuction before the age of 18.
After facing much criticism for her weight over the years, the Disney child star admitted she got two breast reductions and liposuction before the age of 18.
Bed rotting: TikTok's latest trend comes with health warning
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi could roll out to certain US health care systems in next few months
Treatment is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Massachusetts-based Biogen.
Treatment is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Massachusetts-based Biogen.
ALS: What you should know about the incurable, debilitating disease
With news that actress Sandra Bullock's longtime partner has died due to ALS, people are once again talking about the debilitating, incurable illness. Here's what you should know about the condition that is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
With news that actress Sandra Bullock's longtime partner has died due to ALS, people are once again talking about the debilitating, incurable illness. Here's what you should know about the condition that is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Luke Bryan cancels third show in a row due to illness: ‘I am sorry to let you down’
The country star, who was supposed to headline the three-day Watershed Festival in George, Washington, broke the news on his Instagram story Sunday.
The country star, who was supposed to headline the three-day Watershed Festival in George, Washington, broke the news on his Instagram story Sunday.