AGE of Central Texas breaks ground on new South Austin facility
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.
Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Dallas County health officials report first case of monkeypox in North Texas for 2022
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Austin ISD to receive over $5.5 million reimbursement for COVID safety measures
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Central Texas to experience hottest week of the year so far
The hottest week of the year so far is starting tomorrow, June 6, for Central Texas. Triple digit temperatures are expected for consecutive days in a row.
The hottest week of the year so far is starting tomorrow, June 6, for Central Texas. Triple digit temperatures are expected for consecutive days in a row.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
Mom gives birth to identical twins 3 days apart in Texas: 'Very uncommon'
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
New omicron subvariants cause spike in COVID-19 cases in Austin area
The City of Austin is encouraging residents to stay proactive in protecting yourself against COVID-19 as two new omicron subvariants are causing cases to rise.
The City of Austin is encouraging residents to stay proactive in protecting yourself against COVID-19 as two new omicron subvariants are causing cases to rise.
‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62
The actor appeared in several film and television shows, including “CSI,” “Dallas,” and “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.”
The actor appeared in several film and television shows, including “CSI,” “Dallas,” and “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.”
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
University of Texas students embark on 4K mile bike ride from Austin to Alaska
The mission of the Texas 4000 is to raise hope, awareness, and knowledge in the fight against cancer.
The mission of the Texas 4000 is to raise hope, awareness, and knowledge in the fight against cancer.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.