We Are Blood urges Central Texans to donate amid supply shortages
We Are Blood is asking Texans to donate due to donation shortages that will likely worsen over the holidays.
State judge declares Texas abortion law unconstitutional, doesn't stop enforcement
As of Sept. 1, Texas’ law prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks, defying federal constitutional precedent. It has, until now, escaped most judicial oversight due to the unique way it is enforced.
UPDATE: Nine cases of omicron variant identified by Houston Methodist, more expected
Houston Methodist has confirmed they have identified nine cases of the omicron variant through its comprehensive virus genome sequencing surveillance project. They expect more will be identified in the next couple of days.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Texas now bans medical abortions after seven weeks of pregnancy
Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade?
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are suggesting they may make sweeping changes to limit abortion rights in the United States.
At historic Supreme Court abortion arguments, conservatives signal changes
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Texas man in need of kidney transplant again searching for donor
Matthew Novelli is one of nearly 10,000 people in Texas who are waiting for an organ transplant. Those in need of transplants, especially kidneys, can see such long wait times many do take to measures like this.
Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.
Abortion providers await Supreme Court decision on Texas law
For two months, providers have had to work in a sort of limbo as they wait to see if the new law passes the Supreme Court's review.
Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Texas abortion ban stays in force as justices mull outcome
Meanwhile, the justices are two weeks away from hearing arguments in another abortion case with potentially huge implications for abortion rights in the United States.
Family hoping breakthrough Spina Bifida procedure will help 'miracle baby'
A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.
Houston Methodist suspends privileges of doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
A Texas doctor who made claims about Ivermectin and shared her disagreement with vaccine mandates has lost her privileges at Houston Methodist.
Breast cancer survivor urges women to get their routine mammograms
Breast cancer survivor Amber York of Leander is urging women not to skip their annual mammogram screening.
FOX 7 Discussion: Legal challenges to the Texas abortion law
Diana Gomez, an advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, join Mike Warren to talk more about the challenges against Texas' abortion law.
Texas district court judge hears over a dozen challenges to abortion law
Advocates say that many women who are seeking an abortion in Texas have had to leave the state. They said that this is only accessible for those who have excess money to spend. Therefore, making it a violation of rights.