Central Texas blood provider pleas for donations in heat wave
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider to more than 50 hospitals across central Texas, is pleading for blood donations during the summer's extreme heat.
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider to more than 50 hospitals across central Texas, is pleading for blood donations during the summer's extreme heat.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
Researchers hope to slow down aging in dogs
Researchers from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals, including Texas A&M University, are collaborating for the Dog Aging Project.
Researchers from over 20 research institutions and veterinary teaching hospitals, including Texas A&M University, are collaborating for the Dog Aging Project.
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Free dental services available at UT Children's Wellness Center in Del Valle
Services will be available from June 20 to August 4 and include x-rays, cleanings, full exams, cavity treatments, and more from licensed dentists through the St. David's Foundation.
Services will be available from June 20 to August 4 and include x-rays, cleanings, full exams, cavity treatments, and more from licensed dentists through the St. David's Foundation.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Food allergies more common among Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals, study finds
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
Mosquito trap in Temple tests positive for West Nile virus
No human cases have been reported in Bell County so far this year.
No human cases have been reported in Bell County so far this year.
Ultimate Father’s Day gift: Son donates kidney to save his dad’s life
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
NBA veteran Tony Snell, 31, reveals autism diagnosis
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
Wisconsin father, daughter meet for 1st time after health scare
A Wisconsin man's health scare led to a life-changing surprise. This Father's Day weekend, he met his 31-year-old daughter for the first time.
A Wisconsin man's health scare led to a life-changing surprise. This Father's Day weekend, he met his 31-year-old daughter for the first time.
Georgetown OB-GYN donates kidney to her father
Dave Horton was born with a recessive gene that causes kidney disease. When it was determined he needed a kidney transplant, his daughter signed up to be a living donor, and matched.
Dave Horton was born with a recessive gene that causes kidney disease. When it was determined he needed a kidney transplant, his daughter signed up to be a living donor, and matched.
Hays County paramedics, EMTs, vote to unionize
In a historic vote on June 2, EMS workers in Hays County won union recognition.
In a historic vote on June 2, EMS workers in Hays County won union recognition.
Mosquito trap in Jarrell tests positive for West Nile virus
This is the second positive trap reported this year in Williamson County.
This is the second positive trap reported this year in Williamson County.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.