U-Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in 21 states
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
Baby born without skin celebrates first birthday New Year’s Day
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
FDA plans to ban sale of all refill e-cigarette pod flavors except tobacco and menthol, report says
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
Dallas County reports first death associated with vaping
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reports the patient had a chronic underlying medical condition and was a resident of Dallas County.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reports the patient had a chronic underlying medical condition and was a resident of Dallas County.
Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Girl, 6, saved the day on flight after noticing mom had stroke during takeoff
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Mom who injected feces into son's IV during cancer treatments sentenced to 7 years
Hospital staff contacted police in November 2016 after the then-15-year-old boy developed several infections and a nurse observed Alberts injecting his IV bag with an unknown substance.
Hospital staff contacted police in November 2016 after the then-15-year-old boy developed several infections and a nurse observed Alberts injecting his IV bag with an unknown substance.
Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange
A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.
A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.
What a time to be alive: Reproductive breakthroughs of the 2010s that changed life as we know it
Some of the scientific advancements of the 2010s have been truly mind-blowing, and perhaps none more so than the leaps and bounds we’ve made in the realm of reproduction.
Some of the scientific advancements of the 2010s have been truly mind-blowing, and perhaps none more so than the leaps and bounds we’ve made in the realm of reproduction.
FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
Fasting diets may add years to your life as well as help you lose weight, new study suggests
Fasting may be more than just fad.
Fasting may be more than just fad.
Tarrant County reports 2nd pediatric flu death of the season
The flu continues to be widespread in North Texas with no signs of letting up.
The flu continues to be widespread in North Texas with no signs of letting up.
Christmas weight gain could be prevented by drinking coffee, study reveals
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Eating seaweed could prevent colon cancer, inflammation of digestive tract, study suggests
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Christmas music can negatively impact your mental health, psychologist suggests
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
First case of measles in Travis County since 1999, Austin Public Health confirms
A person residing in Travis County has been diagnosed with the measles. Measles is a virus that is spread through the air through a cough or sneeze. To exercise caution the APH is working with health departments in Central Texas to alert people of specific times and locations that people might have been in close contact with the patient.
A person residing in Travis County has been diagnosed with the measles. Measles is a virus that is spread through the air through a cough or sneeze. To exercise caution the APH is working with health departments in Central Texas to alert people of specific times and locations that people might have been in close contact with the patient.