UT study: White, suburban, college educated Texans less likely to vaccinate children
Areas with higher percentages of young children, ethnically white people and people with a bachelor's degree were more also more likely to have higher exemption rates.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Elderly Wimberley couple without “life-sustaining” medicine while quarantined on California cruise
Governor Gavin Newsom of California says approximately 3,000 people quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of San Francisco will disembark in Oakland Monday.
Class Act: Austin ISD to bring new telemedicine program to campuses
Austin ISD's new partnership with the Austin-based Virtual Care for Kids program is the focus of this Class Act.
Austin Public Health confirms first Rubella case since 1999
The announcement comes less than a month after the first confirmed measles case in Travis County since 1989. According to officials, there are less typically less than ten Rubella cases nationwide and are usually associated with international travel.
Baylor Scott & White open first hospital within Austin city limits
The hospital is opening on the heels of another new Baylor Scott & White hospital in Buda.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Girl becomes first child in Central Texas to receive mechanical heart device
It's a miracle near 51st Street for one 11-year-old girl and her family after she became the first pediatric patient in Central Texas to receive a mechanical heart device.
Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
Orlando hospital dresses up newborns as 'Star Wars' characters
"The Force is strong with our newest arrivals!" the hospital wrote.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
You probably won’t get a cold and the flu at the same time, study suggests
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
Texas DSHS: Six Texas children dead from flu-related causes this flu season
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun.
FOX 7 Care Force: ALS and veterans
The Department of Defense has doubled its request for money to find out why veterans are being hit so hard by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
FDA warns of carcinogen found in diabetes drugs outside of US
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
Dripping Springs family urges others to vaccinate after flu nearly kills their father
A Dripping Springs family is urging the public to get the Flu shot after their father ended up in the hospital.
Texas faith-based pregnancy centers to offer contraceptives
A network of Christian pregnancy centers in Texas will be offering contraceptive options next year, according to the Associated Press.
Austin city leaders encourage sign-ups for health insurance
Mayor Steve Adler, council member Greg Casar and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) are pushing for not only musicians but anyone in Central Texas who needs health insurance to utilize the Affordable Care Act's marketplace
‘But I know I love you’: Man writes book for wife who lost memory during childbirth
Steve Curto's wife was expecting their son seven years ago when she suffered a devastating brain injury that resulted in complete memory loss.
Fighting the flu with vaccines
According to the CDC, in seasons when the vaccine viruses matched circulating strains, the flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of the flu by 40-60 percent.