Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Without Ginsburg, high court support for health law in doubt
Until six weeks ago, defenders of the Affordable Care Act could take comfort in some simple math. Five Supreme Court justices who had twice preserved the Obama-era health care law remained on the bench and seemed unlikely votes to dismantle it.
Williamson County pushing free flu shot campaign during pandemic
Williamson County is focused on preventing the flu by offering free shots, and so far this week they’ve already given out 500.
FBI, federal agencies warn ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
FOX 7 Discussion: “The Next Step” resolutions in Texas
Dru Tigner with the ACLU of Texas joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization leading efforts to pass pro-choice and LGBTQ resolutions across the state in honor of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir, first drug for treating COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Trump announces CVS, Walgreens free coronavirus vaccines deal to help seniors
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Baby Nick to be released with parents after judge denies more time on life support
Baby Nick is going home to be in his parents' care. The family received the news Friday night around 10 p.m.
Diabetes drug recalled over excess levels of cancer-causing agent
A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask?
Judge denies more time on life support in Baby Nick case, family lawyers to file emergency appeal
On Friday afternoon, Judge Donna Roth ruled that she has denied a temporary injunction to allow more time for baby Nick to recover.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 globally also bring world closer to finding treatment
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
Flu shots available for Texas State students, faculty and staff
The Student Health Center has established flu shot outreach centers in San Marcos and Round Rock for all students, faculty, and staff, says the university.
Abbott: Health insurers to continue payment parity for telehealth
Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.