Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Shawn Mendes cancels tour to focus on mental health: 'Much needed time off'
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
New federal website aims to prevent deaths amid heat wave
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
City of Austin confirms neurotoxin found in algae at Barking Springs
Dr. Bellinger is warning dog lovers to stay away from Barking Springs after his department found a powerful neurotoxin in an algae sample taken there on July 11.
Dr. Bellinger is warning dog lovers to stay away from Barking Springs after his department found a powerful neurotoxin in an algae sample taken there on July 11.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Taylor to remain closed due to COVID
The lobby will be closed to the public through Wednesday, July 27 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Wednesday, July 27 to protect the health and safety of the community.
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.