Texas State student recovering after grease fire accident

A Texas State Student is recovering from second and third degree burns on her face and chest after a cooking accident.

Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins

During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.

General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food

Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans

Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.

Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.

US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?

A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.

Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds

Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.

Texas woman, two-time melanoma survivor, raises awareness about skin cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, while melanoma accounts for only one percent of skin cancer cases, it causes a majority of skin cancer deaths.

West Nile virus found in Travis County mosquito pool

No human cases of the virus have been identified at this time, but Austin Public Health says the positive test shows the virus is in our community.

Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports

Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees

The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.

ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says

ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.

Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds

Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.

Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work

Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.

Manor ISD to implement mental health days for staff

Starting next school year, Manor ISD will be the first school district in Central Texas to implement mental health days for its staff