APH to keep COVID-19 vaccine site at Old Sims Gymnasium open

The site was originally supposed to close on Saturday, June 25. APH says instead they will assess the need for clinic operations on a weekly basis.

Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion

The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.

APH investigating presumptive monkeypox case in Travis County

APH says it is awaiting results from the CDC to confirm the case and is coordinating with the Texas Department of State Health Services and CDC.

CDC raises Travis County COVID-19 Community Level to medium

The Centers for Disease Control has raised the COVID-19 Community Level in Travis County to medium due to a recent uptick in the amount of virus spread and cases in Austin.

Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida

A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.

Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response

Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."

US State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome

Current and former State Department staff and their families who suffered from “qualifying injuries” will receive payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each, the officials and aide said.

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market

The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.

WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency

Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting

The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.

Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving

Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.

Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony

The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.

'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for Roe v. Wade ruling

Abortion providers and law enforcement officials worry about the public fallout once the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade. Some also anticipate protests, harassment, and violence in states where abortion remains legal.