Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Children know when parents are full of it, study finds
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
Flatwater Foundation holds annual TYLER's Dam That Cancer fundraiser
The fundraiser helps raise money for the non-profit organization to help provide mental health therapy to Central Texans impacted by cancer.
The fundraiser helps raise money for the non-profit organization to help provide mental health therapy to Central Texans impacted by cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Reducing suicide rates among LGBTQ young people focus of new UT study
The Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project is looking at early intervention in primary care settings—before depression, anxiety or trauma turn into a crisis.
The Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project is looking at early intervention in primary care settings—before depression, anxiety or trauma turn into a crisis.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Coffee-colored tap water shows Jackson has a long way to go before exiting crisis
A historic flood was just the start of an unimaginable crisis.
A historic flood was just the start of an unimaginable crisis.
Brown water runs from tap in Mississippi amid water crisis
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Houston advocate raises awareness for loss survivors, those in crisis for National Suicide Prevention Week
September 4 -10 is dedicated to raising awareness on the public health issue that's the leading cause of death in the United States.
September 4 -10 is dedicated to raising awareness on the public health issue that's the leading cause of death in the United States.
1 million organ transplants: US reaches medical milestone since its first success in 1954
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
North Texas doctor deemed 'threat to public' has license suspended after patient's death
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.