Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, 'stepping away' from acting, family reveals
The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, the family announced on social media.
The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, the family announced on social media.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
Nostalgia may help reduce our perception of pain, study shows
A recent study found that viewing positive nostalgic photographs decreases activity in pain-related areas of the brain.
A recent study found that viewing positive nostalgic photographs decreases activity in pain-related areas of the brain.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Austin Public Health releases new COVID-19 risk-based guidelines
Austin Public Health has released new guidelines to align with the CDC’s recently announced “Community Levels."
Austin Public Health has released new guidelines to align with the CDC’s recently announced “Community Levels."
Air quality concerns growing due to wildfires, wind gusts in Texas
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds, even thousands of miles containing what’s known as “particle pollution,” according to Air Central Texas. According to ACT, these microscopic particles can get deep in your lungs causing burning eyes, runny nose, even leading to hospitalization or death.
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds, even thousands of miles containing what’s known as “particle pollution,” according to Air Central Texas. According to ACT, these microscopic particles can get deep in your lungs causing burning eyes, runny nose, even leading to hospitalization or death.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
Airline CEOs ask Biden to end federal mask mandate
CEOs of Alaska Air, Atlas Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and Airlines for America signed the letter.
CEOs of Alaska Air, Atlas Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and Airlines for America signed the letter.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
'Virus of Theseus": Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he caught COVID again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Princess Cruises ship docks in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.