Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Austin Public Health confirms 9 cases of monkeypox in Travis County

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 11:45A Ashley Valenzuela

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority has confirmed there are nine confirmed monkeypox cases here in Travis County.

Medical marijuana becomes focal point in race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Spectrum Local News Health 8/4 2:47P Marissa Mizroch

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller opponent questions his timing for backing medical marijuana.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 9:44A Associated Press

The EPA is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions.

Nonprofit help women get access to emergency contraception

Spectrum Local News Health 8/2 1:14P Stacy Rickard

A group on North Texas works to make the process easier for women in need.

Austin Public Health reports mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in East Austin

Spectrum Local News Health 7/28 1:28P Ashley Valenzuela

Austin Public Health announced Thursday, they have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus in an East Austin zip code.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins comments on positive COVID status

Spectrum Local News Health 7/27 4:29A Antoinette Odom

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tested positive this week but is not experiencing symptoms.

Texas receives 14,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 1:14P Spectrum News Staff

The monkeypox vaccine remains in limited supply, and more are not expected to be available until late August or early September.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tests positive for COVID-19 for 2nd time

Spectrum Local News Health 7/24 11:01A Craig Huber

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to a statement from his campaign.

Stroke at the starting line leaves Texas man racing for his life

Spectrum Local News Health 7/19 4:42P Brian Scott

Phillip Brawley of Benbrook says he didn’t even realize anything was off as he suffered a stroke at the starting line of a 5K against gun violence.

UC Irvine scientists discover a possible cure for baldness

Spectrum Local News Health 7/18 7:43A Dave Stoelk

They identified a naturally occurring protein molecule that triggers a dormant hair follicle to regenerate hair.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller calls for expansion of medical marijuana

Spectrum Local News Health 7/18 7:32A Craig Huber

Miller published an op-ed on Friday.

Texas hospitals delaying care over abortion law, letter says

Spectrum Local News Health 7/15 8:33A Associated Press

Some hospitals in Texas have reportedly refused to treat patients with major pregnancy complications for fear of violating the state’s abortion ban.