Uptick in COVID-19 seen in Travis County wastewater: APH

Public health experts are urging precautions and vaccinations after wastewater data shows an increase in COVID-19 detected in Travis County over the last six weeks.

Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells

Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.

How long should politicians serve in office?

Senators Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein, two of the oldest members of their parties, both recently appeared to suffer health episodes while on the job. So, how long is too long in office?

Leprosy considered 'endemic' to Central Florida, health officials say

A group of researchers is warning about leprosy becoming endemic to Central Florida, which they say now accounts for one-fifth of all new cases.

A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again

“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.

3M 'forever chemicals' contamination: Ellison, 21 other attorneys general oppose settlement

Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily.

New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say

Researchers from the University of California identified a molecule that's linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.

Nevada toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba

Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.

Running could potentially reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds

Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.