St. David's welcomes first baby of 2022
The baby boy was born at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 1 at the St. David's Women's Center of Texas in North Austin.
The baby boy was born at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 1 at the St. David's Women's Center of Texas in North Austin.
Publix announces paid parental leave to employees
Eligible full-time and part-time workers at the Publix grocery store chain will be able to take off time during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, starting in the new year.
Eligible full-time and part-time workers at the Publix grocery store chain will be able to take off time during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, starting in the new year.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
Disturbing video shows brutal attack of foster teen, as CPS worker watches
Civil rights activists are calling for an independent investigation after a disturbing video surfaced. The video shows a CPS worker standing by idly as one teen is getting brutally beaten by another, while under their custody.
Civil rights activists are calling for an independent investigation after a disturbing video surfaced. The video shows a CPS worker standing by idly as one teen is getting brutally beaten by another, while under their custody.
'It's like Alzheimer's for children': 5-year-old in Austin has Sanfilippo Syndrome
It is a rare and fatal disease that is the result of a missing enzyme deficiency that causes toxic storage to build up in the brain. It is like Alzheimer and Dementia, but in children.
It is a rare and fatal disease that is the result of a missing enzyme deficiency that causes toxic storage to build up in the brain. It is like Alzheimer and Dementia, but in children.
NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Georgetown to hold drive-thru breakfast with Santa on Dec. 11
Participants will be able to drive by and wave at Santa and Georgetown firefighters and grab a goodie bag with treats and coupons donated by local businesses.
Participants will be able to drive by and wave at Santa and Georgetown firefighters and grab a goodie bag with treats and coupons donated by local businesses.
Round Rock man has been in the hospital due to COVID-19 since January
The day after Thanksgiving was finally supposed to be Armando Gamez's homecoming, but once again, his wife spent the morning before their family meal back at the hospital.
The day after Thanksgiving was finally supposed to be Armando Gamez's homecoming, but once again, his wife spent the morning before their family meal back at the hospital.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased risk of stillbirths
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Peppa Pig Theme Park trains employees, creates sensitivity guide for families with autism
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
FOX 7 Discussion: Why vaccinating kids for COVID-19 makes sense
Doctor Lauren Gambill, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, joins Mike Warren to answer some FAQ about the COVID vaccine for children.
Doctor Lauren Gambill, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, joins Mike Warren to answer some FAQ about the COVID vaccine for children.
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
Where in Central Texas can you get a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine?
There are approximately 2.9 million children ages 5 to 11 in Texas.
There are approximately 2.9 million children ages 5 to 11 in Texas.
Report: More Texas women killed by intimate partner in 2020 than any other year this decade
A new report by the Texas Council on Family Violence finds that in 2020, more women were killed in Texas by an intimate partner than any other year in the past decade.
A new report by the Texas Council on Family Violence finds that in 2020, more women were killed in Texas by an intimate partner than any other year in the past decade.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.