Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Biden leaves White House for 1st time since getting COVID-19: 'I'm feeling great'
“I’m feeling great,” Biden said before boarding Marine One outside the White House.
“I’m feeling great,” Biden said before boarding Marine One outside the White House.
Texas ranked among nation's healthiest sleepers, according to study
If you're reading this article, then take it as a sign to make time for a nap.
If you're reading this article, then take it as a sign to make time for a nap.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will remain in isolation after rebound case
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
Illinois daycare worker contracts monkeypox, children exposed
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Monkeypox: Public health experts provide guidelines ahead of fall festival season
APH says it is monitoring dozens of presumptive and confirmed monkeypox cases in the community.
APH says it is monitoring dozens of presumptive and confirmed monkeypox cases in the community.
Spain reports first deaths from acute hepatitis in children
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Germany brings back Munich's Oktoberfest after COVID-19 pandemic pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Polio New York: Case found in Rockland County
New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.
New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.
NUK glass baby bottles sold on Amazon recalled over high lead levels
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to extend student loan payment pause
Lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to extend the current student loan payment pause past the end of August.
Lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to extend the current student loan payment pause past the end of August.
Georgia to allow people to claim unborn children as dependents on taxes
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Eating ultra-processed food linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults, study says
Participants who ate more than 20% of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods were more likely to suffer a decline in cognitive function, according to the study.
Participants who ate more than 20% of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods were more likely to suffer a decline in cognitive function, according to the study.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Stress and the brain: Study finds certain types of stress can benefit your mind
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Travis County from August 2-5
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Even the simplest form of exercise can help with an aging brain, research hints
The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.
The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.
New smart glasses provide TV-like captions for the deaf community
It’s a revolutionary device for the deaf and hearing impaired.
It’s a revolutionary device for the deaf and hearing impaired.