Mosquito in Georgetown tests positive for West Nile virus; crews to start mosquito control
A mosquito in a Georgetown retirement community tested positive for West Nile Virus last Wednesday.
Mosquito ground spraying scheduled for Oct 8-9 in Sun City
Ground spraying has been scheduled due to a positive West Nile mosquito sample from a trap site on the Yellow Rose Trail.
Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin has resumed his playing career after a near-death experience in early January.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Sleep variability may make you age faster, study finds
The study found that larger variations in a sleep-wake cycle, like staying up late on the weekends, were associated with more accelerated biological aging.
Austin Public Health reports first West Nile Virus death of 2023; urges people to take precautions
A Travis County resident has died of an illness caused by West Nile Virus, and Austin Public Health (APH) is urging people to take precautions against mosquitoes.
Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know
Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.
Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say
Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.
WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'
Strategy can be effective for relaxation and sleep, experts told Fox News Digital — may not work for everyone
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Austin City Council member Harper-Madison to take medical leave for 60 days
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.