Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers
Private businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Private businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
AI has ability to detect future heart attack: study
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Spinach vs. kale: Which is 'better' for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
Matthew Perry Foundation launches for late 'Friends' actor to help people with addiction
The Matthew Perry Foundation began accepting donations on Friday.
The Matthew Perry Foundation began accepting donations on Friday.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
Children's Health reports recent spike in RSV cases
Children's Health System is reporting the highest number of RSV cases this year and a more than 100% increase since October 1.
Children's Health System is reporting the highest number of RSV cases this year and a more than 100% increase since October 1.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease
On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.
On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.
Hundreds begin 60-mile journey for Dallas Komen 3-Day Walk
Hundreds of people set off on a 60-mile journey across Dallas Friday morning to raise money for breast cancer awareness. You're invited to stand along the Komen 3-Day Walk route to cheer them on.
Hundreds of people set off on a 60-mile journey across Dallas Friday morning to raise money for breast cancer awareness. You're invited to stand along the Komen 3-Day Walk route to cheer them on.
Dallas Komen 3-Day Walk to fight breast cancer begins
Hundreds of people have started on a 60-mile journey in support of those fighting breast cancer. The Komen 3-Day Walk also helps to raise money for the cause.
Hundreds of people have started on a 60-mile journey in support of those fighting breast cancer. The Komen 3-Day Walk also helps to raise money for the cause.



















