Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Austin surgeon receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Medical Association
David C. Fleeger, MD was awarded the 2022 TMA Distinguished Service Award at the TexMed conference in Houston.
David C. Fleeger, MD was awarded the 2022 TMA Distinguished Service Award at the TexMed conference in Houston.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
Rat droppings found in Deer Park ISD elementary school classrooms, halls
Based on the report submitted by the Pasadena Health Inspector, evidence was found of rat droppings “found in cabinets, [classroom] cubbys and under desks.”
Based on the report submitted by the Pasadena Health Inspector, evidence was found of rat droppings “found in cabinets, [classroom] cubbys and under desks.”
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
Texas leadership announce allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to teacher retirement system
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
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.