Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
Teens and mental health
The CDC reports that one in five adults experiences depression or anxiety and 20% of teenagers experience the same. So how can you tell if your teens' mood changes are serious? Dr. Danielle Grant, Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to talk about this.
The CDC reports that one in five adults experiences depression or anxiety and 20% of teenagers experience the same. So how can you tell if your teens' mood changes are serious? Dr. Danielle Grant, Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to talk about this.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Pflugerville ISD students raise money to help erase school lunch debt
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.
Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Eating spicy foods to beat the heat
Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology explains why eating spicy foods could actually help you cool down and Katie Orth and Dave Froehlich try some food from Hattie B's and Loro to test the theory.
Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology explains why eating spicy foods could actually help you cool down and Katie Orth and Dave Froehlich try some food from Hattie B's and Loro to test the theory.
Heat-related illness and kids: What you should know
Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, Dr. Danielle Grant, has details on the risks of overheating.
Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, Dr. Danielle Grant, has details on the risks of overheating.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from cereals
Companies phasing out FDA-approved synthetic colors as Trump admin pushes for healthier food supply.
Companies phasing out FDA-approved synthetic colors as Trump admin pushes for healthier food supply.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Anne Burrell may have suffered cardiac arrest, according to 911 call: Reports
When police arrived at Anne Burrell's Brooklyn home, they found the celebrity chef "unconscious and unresponsive."
When police arrived at Anne Burrell's Brooklyn home, they found the celebrity chef "unconscious and unresponsive."
Magic mushrooms and depression relief
A new trial is testing whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can provide relief from depression in cancer patients. It's part of a growing body of research into psychedelic-assisted therapy. Austin Gastroenterology's Pradeep Kumar has more on the science and what it could mean moving forward.
A new trial is testing whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can provide relief from depression in cancer patients. It's part of a growing body of research into psychedelic-assisted therapy. Austin Gastroenterology's Pradeep Kumar has more on the science and what it could mean moving forward.
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Sen. Cornyn leads hearing into 'cover-up' of Biden's decline
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.
Travis County helping those with mental health
Roughly 40% of those in the Travis County Jail system live with a mental health condition. For may it leads to a cycle of repeated arrests and incarcerations. Judge Andy Brown talks about what the county is doing to help break the cycle.
Roughly 40% of those in the Travis County Jail system live with a mental health condition. For may it leads to a cycle of repeated arrests and incarcerations. Judge Andy Brown talks about what the county is doing to help break the cycle.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Cornyn to lead Senate hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline
Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.
Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.