Georgetown dementia support group wins national grant, plans expansion
A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
West Nile virus found in Georgetown again; spraying set for Aug. 23-24
West Nile virus has been detected in Georgetown again, prompting another round of spraying.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
IVF and IUI: What's the difference?
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
Buda man receives heart transplant from teen who died from fentanyl poisoning
A Buda man and a North Texas mother said they now consider each other family after he became the recipient of her son's heart. The teen died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year.
Austin's new health campaign launches amid steady rise in HIV diagnoses
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Austin's new health campaign
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Man gets heart transplant from fentanyl victim
A Buda man and a North Texas mother said they now consider each other family after he became the recipient of her son's heart. The teen died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year.
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
Richard Simmons' brother says fitness icon died from 'recent falls, heart disease'
Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on July 13, one day after his birthday. He was 76.
Mpox: World Health Organization raises alarm
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is raising concerns among health officials. Dr. Pradeep Kumar talks about it.
US fertility rate dipped to record low in 2023, CDC data finds
A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.
How does US life expectancy stack up? New study reveals surprising insights
A new study published in the BMJ Journal, led by Penn State researchers, revealed how the U.S. life expectancy compares to other nations.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.
Cure for men's hair loss could be found in sugar stored in the body, study suggests
The cure for male pattern baldness could already be in the human body.
Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.