COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.

Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster

President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.

Houston public smoking ban expanded to include vaping, e-cigarettes

Houston City Council unanimously passed a measure expanding the public smoking ban to include electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes and vaping.

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says

WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.

Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds

Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.

FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older

U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets

Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.

Teen undergoes preventive surgery in Houston to avoid deadly condition

After his mother almost died from a rare heart condition, a teen learned that he too was at risk of aortic dissection and underwent preventative surgery. The family shares their story to help save others' lives.

Milk of Magnesia products being recalled over possible contamination, FDA says

The FDA said the recalled Milk of Magnesia products and other medications could potentially cause intestinal distress such as diarrhea or abdominal pain.

Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits

The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.

Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital

Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.