Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Major mental health expansion clears Texas Senate
The multi-billion dollar proposal, much of it through SB 26, targets multiple locations across Texas.
The multi-billion dollar proposal, much of it through SB 26, targets multiple locations across Texas.
Afib could increase risk of developing dementia: study
Afib, short for atrial fibrillation, is an arrhythmia in the upper chambers of the heart that can cause blood to coagulate there.
Afib, short for atrial fibrillation, is an arrhythmia in the upper chambers of the heart that can cause blood to coagulate there.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Houston-area family loses two boys, but one is revived from death
"I started talking to him, just telling him how much I love him and sorry that we didn't know how to save him. Suddenly, as I started praying, my husband said, 'oh my gosh, he's moving,'" his mother says.
"I started talking to him, just telling him how much I love him and sorry that we didn't know how to save him. Suddenly, as I started praying, my husband said, 'oh my gosh, he's moving,'" his mother says.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Invasive strep cases being monitored by Austin Public Health
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, cases of iGAS began peaking earlier than normal last fall, and have remained unusually high in children in some parts of the country.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, cases of iGAS began peaking earlier than normal last fall, and have remained unusually high in children in some parts of the country.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
Texas Senate approves legislation banning treatment options for transgender children
The legislation now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for debate.
The legislation now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for debate.
Renewed push to make Narcan more available in Central Texas schools
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.
With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Popular Easter candy called out for containing cancer-causing ingredient
An Easter sweets staple is under fire for a concerning ingredient.
An Easter sweets staple is under fire for a concerning ingredient.
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health