Does new Alzheimer's drug work? It may take 9 years to find out
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
Nearly 70% of Travis county residents vaccinated, says APH
APH says Travis County is one of the leading counties in Texas in reaching for the 70% mark by July 4th.
APH says Travis County is one of the leading counties in Texas in reaching for the 70% mark by July 4th.
CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
Austin Public Health monitoring Delta variant of COVID-19
APH says that while there are currently no confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Travis County, the spread is very likely due to cases in surrounding counties.
APH says that while there are currently no confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Travis County, the spread is very likely due to cases in surrounding counties.
Mosquito traps near Murphy Park test positive for West Nile virus
The City of Taylor has coordinated for truck-mounted spraying to occur in a 1-mile vicinity of the positive sample on July 2 and 3.
The City of Taylor has coordinated for truck-mounted spraying to occur in a 1-mile vicinity of the positive sample on July 2 and 3.
The next COVID casualty: Your cup of coffee?
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Tubing business sees massive increase following COVID-19 pandemic
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.
Tubing business sees massive increase following COVID-19 pandemic
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.
Delta variant of COVID-19 accounts for 20% of all U.S. cases
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
Delta variant of COVID-19 accounts for 20% of all U.S. cases
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
Delta variant of COVID-19 makes up for 20% of all U.S. cases
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
The Delta variant is on its way to become the most dominant strain of COVID-19.
Spanking worsens children’s behavior, study finds
The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."
The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."
July 4 BBQ tips: Virologist says pack the hand sanitizer, avoid the potato salad
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.