Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies

UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies

While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions. 

While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions. 

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report

World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report

The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.

The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

Austin Convention Center COVID-19 care site discharges last patients

Austin Convention Center COVID-19 care site discharges last patients

The city announced the Austin-Travis County Alternate Care Site located at the Austin Convention Center discharged the last remaining patients.

The city announced the Austin-Travis County Alternate Care Site located at the Austin Convention Center discharged the last remaining patients.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports

After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.

After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.

Life, business returns to Georgetown Square

Life, business returns to Georgetown Square

Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

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Life, business returns to Georgetown Square

Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

Central Texas schools face staffing issues as restrictions ease

Central Texas schools face staffing issues as restrictions ease

While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.

While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.

FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights

FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights

Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.

Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare

Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.

Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.