Harris County resident with severe illnesses and presumptive positive for monkeypox, passes away
A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.
A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Kind Clinic partners with Rain on 4th for pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinic
Kind Clinic will also host daily vaccine clinics from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Koenig location this Monday through Friday.
Kind Clinic will also host daily vaccine clinics from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Koenig location this Monday through Friday.
Olympian Lindsey Vonn's mother dies one year after ALS diagnosis
There is no cure for ALS, which Linda Lindy Anne Lund was diagnosed with last year.
There is no cure for ALS, which Linda Lindy Anne Lund was diagnosed with last year.
Community helping support Prosper cheerleader who suffered brain injury during practice
The Prosper community is supporting Haylee Alexander, who was injured while practicing at a cheer gym.
The Prosper community is supporting Haylee Alexander, who was injured while practicing at a cheer gym.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Beto O'Rourke temporarily off campaign trail due to 'bacterial infection'
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
APH: No confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Travis County
APH said there are no current cases in Travis County, however, there is still evidence of the West Nile Virus in the community with two positive mosquito pools, and outdoor precautions should be taken after recent rain.
APH said there are no current cases in Travis County, however, there is still evidence of the West Nile Virus in the community with two positive mosquito pools, and outdoor precautions should be taken after recent rain.
EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
Monkeypox vaccines becoming more readily available: APH
Nearly 5,000 vials of the Jynneos vaccine were sent to Austin Public Health.
Nearly 5,000 vials of the Jynneos vaccine were sent to Austin Public Health.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Study: 'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could help drinkers quit
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.