Monkeypox is spreading in Texas. Here’s what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
Texans wide receiver John Metchie III 'in good spirits' after diagnosed with leukemia
The wide receiver said he will be likely sitting out this season but is “in good spirits” and “cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.”
The wide receiver said he will be likely sitting out this season but is “in good spirits” and “cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.”
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Master P discusses daughter’s death, seeks to help others with addiction
The media mogul says he wants to partner with doctors to raise awareness about drugs.
The media mogul says he wants to partner with doctors to raise awareness about drugs.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
MLB struggles to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Boston researcher to be founding dean of UT School of Public Health San Antonio
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, has been named founding dean of the new UT School of Public Health San Antonio.
Vasan Ramachandran, MD, has been named founding dean of the new UT School of Public Health San Antonio.
Delivering heat: UPS workers plan rallies after a series of heat-related incidents
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
COVID exposure closes lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Taylor
The lobby will be closed to the public through Friday, July 22 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Friday, July 22 to protect the health and safety of the community.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The 50th anniversary of these two landmark Supreme Court cases brings more questions than answers
Roe v. Wade and Title IX of the Education Amendments set precedents for American women, but only one remains in effect nearly 50 years after.
Roe v. Wade and Title IX of the Education Amendments set precedents for American women, but only one remains in effect nearly 50 years after.
Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.