Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Google memo lays out plan to fire employees who don't comply with vaccine mandate: report
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
APD officer saves lives using medical supplies he paid for himself
SPO Chris Frierson saved a man's life with Narcan last week after the man had attempted to overdose on prescription drugs.
SPO Chris Frierson saved a man's life with Narcan last week after the man had attempted to overdose on prescription drugs.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
FOX 7 Discussion: Politicized school boards
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Dec. 14-17
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Cases of COVID-19 omicron variant believed found in Travis County
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Cases of COVID-19 omicron variant believed found in Travis County
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.