These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Ascension Seton opens new health center in Austin
Ascension Seton Health Center Lamar is a multi-specialty health center offering patients convenient access to cardiovascular care, spine care, and outpatient imaging services all under one roof.
Ascension Seton Health Center Lamar is a multi-specialty health center offering patients convenient access to cardiovascular care, spine care, and outpatient imaging services all under one roof.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
CDC, local organizations team up to conduct study on coronavirus in cats
Dr. Luke says the study will take place over a six-month time frame with 1,000 cats to see if COVID-19 can spread animal to animal. A potential factor that has not been tested for.
Dr. Luke says the study will take place over a six-month time frame with 1,000 cats to see if COVID-19 can spread animal to animal. A potential factor that has not been tested for.
Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Air Force vet who battled tough fertility issue tells others, 'Knowledge is power'
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
SWAT situation in South Austin ends with 1 person in custody
No further details about the incident have been released at this time, but police say the person involved was having a mental health episode.
No further details about the incident have been released at this time, but police say the person involved was having a mental health episode.
Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Pfizer recalls blood pressure tablets due to increased cancer risk
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.