Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect in Texas on Thursday
The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
e. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s romaine lettuce larger than initial CDC reports
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Man sentenced for sending threatening messages to Maryland Asian-American doctor over COVID-19 vaccine
A Texas man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending a threatening message to a Maryland Asian-American medical doctor of who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Texas man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending a threatening message to a Maryland Asian-American medical doctor of who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Labor Day weekend blood drive organized by Austin nurse
On Wednesday, a drive benefiting We Are Blood is being held at the Heart Hospital of Austin ahead of Labor Day weekend.
On Wednesday, a drive benefiting We Are Blood is being held at the Heart Hospital of Austin ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Texas pediatricians concerned about falling vaccination rates as children return to school
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
"We're seeing more and more indicators of more instances of diseases that should have been relegated to the trash pile of history," said Dr. Jason Terk from Cook Children's Pediatrics.
Monkeypox case confirmed at Texas State University
Texas State officials said the person lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious.
Texas State officials said the person lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious.
Harris Co. child’s presumptive monkeypox case was false positive, officials say
Last week, Harris County officials announced that a young child under the age of two was the first presumptive positive monkeypox case in the county. Officials say the case is now believed to have been a false positive.
Last week, Harris County officials announced that a young child under the age of two was the first presumptive positive monkeypox case in the county. Officials say the case is now believed to have been a false positive.
California to protect health benefits for young immigrants
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
Teen with rare, incurable disease becomes queen of own prom
Amaria Granger, 13, had aspirations to walk a red carpet before she was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Disease Type C. But her mother said she won’t allow the disease to rob her daughter of her dream.
Amaria Granger, 13, had aspirations to walk a red carpet before she was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Disease Type C. But her mother said she won’t allow the disease to rob her daughter of her dream.
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will end isolation
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.