FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade

The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.

Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana

Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.

Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.

Texas governor issues order to prohibit government-mandated vaccine passports

“Those shots will help slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce hospitalizations and reduce fatalities,” Governor Abbott said. “But, as I have said all along, these vaccines are always voluntary and never forced.”

New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19

The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin. 

Volunteers needed to help with COVID-19 vaccines in Williamson County

Family Hospital Systems is seeking both medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Williamson County.

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The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.?

‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize

The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.

Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose

The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.

Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.

COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.

Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud

A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.

Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah

The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.