Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Ryan's Day raises funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research for 12th year
Inspiration on Wheelz puts on Ryan's Day every year to raise awareness and funds for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which causes muscles to lose function and currently has no cure.
Inspiration on Wheelz puts on Ryan's Day every year to raise awareness and funds for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which causes muscles to lose function and currently has no cure.
Central Texans lace up shoes to walk to end Alzheimer's
Organizers say not only does the walk raise crucial funding for research, but it also helps educate those caring for people with Alzheimer's about the resources available to them.
Organizers say not only does the walk raise crucial funding for research, but it also helps educate those caring for people with Alzheimer's about the resources available to them.
Christina Applegate reveals role on 'Dead to Me' may be last due to MS diagnosis
The star plays the lead role of Jen Harding on the hit Netflix series, which will release its third and final season on Nov 17.
The star plays the lead role of Jen Harding on the hit Netflix series, which will release its third and final season on Nov 17.
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dies at 66
Kevin Conroy was best known as the title character in “Batman: The Animated Series,” which ran in the 1990s.
Kevin Conroy was best known as the title character in “Batman: The Animated Series,” which ran in the 1990s.
Round Rock veteran hopes to normalize conversations on mental health, suicide
A Round Rock mother, veteran, and survivor of sexual assault is looking to reduce the number of suicides for all veterans by normalizing conversations on mental health.
A Round Rock mother, veteran, and survivor of sexual assault is looking to reduce the number of suicides for all veterans by normalizing conversations on mental health.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
More colleges join NFL study that uses mouthguard sensors to track head impacts
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
Doctors make history using novel technique to treat fatal genetic disease before birth
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
FDA links opioid overdoses to animal sedative not for human consumption
The FDA says overdoses caused by the animal medication xylazine is hard to distinguish from opioids for humans.
The FDA says overdoses caused by the animal medication xylazine is hard to distinguish from opioids for humans.
Austin Kidney Walk brings together community members affected by disease
Austinites tied on their walking shoes at the Pitch Sunday for the Austin Kidney Walk, which was held in person for the first time in more than two years.
Austinites tied on their walking shoes at the Pitch Sunday for the Austin Kidney Walk, which was held in person for the first time in more than two years.
How Daylight Saving Time can impact your health
It's that time of year again when we set our clocks back an hour, but how does that time change affect our health and what can we do to lessen its impact?
It's that time of year again when we set our clocks back an hour, but how does that time change affect our health and what can we do to lessen its impact?
Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says
Researchers in Australia said a crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release over 9,000 plastic particles.
Researchers in Australia said a crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release over 9,000 plastic particles.
US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.