Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
Ph.D. student has rare disease. Her own research discovered a potential breakthrough.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
Mayor Steve Adler tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.
Disney hand sanitizers recalled due to Benzene and Methanol presence
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Eating 100g of cranberries a day may help keep heart disease away, study finds
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”