Ebola a global health emergency: What to know
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak that has more than 500 suspected cases. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has the details.
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak that has more than 500 suspected cases. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has the details.
Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
Texas Supreme Court sets deadline on injunction in hemp case as back-and-forth over THC continues
The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain.
The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain.
A positive attitude may help you live longer, new study finds
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
Food cravings at 3:45 pm aren't random, here's what your body may be warning you about
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
Childhood nearsightedness: Risks of myopia
Experts say it's more than just needing glasses, it's a progressive condition that can worsen over time and impact long-term eye health. But there are ways to slow it down.
Experts say it's more than just needing glasses, it's a progressive condition that can worsen over time and impact long-term eye health. But there are ways to slow it down.
Summer health and safety tips
As school winds down and families gear up for travel and camp season, Austin Public Health is reminding families to keep health top of mind. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has what you need to know.
As school winds down and families gear up for travel and camp season, Austin Public Health is reminding families to keep health top of mind. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has what you need to know.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.



















