Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggests

Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

Health Department teaming up with Houston Mayor, Sheila Jackson Lee supporting mental health during pandemic

The Houston Health Department is teaming up with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to launch the new effort, supporting mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors

Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.

After Trump tests positive for coronavirus, test results roll in from White House

A slew of coronavirus test results were rolling in from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive.

88-year-old man completes walk ‘around-the-world’

After three decades, Hathaway accomplished his goal on Oct. 3, logging 24,901 miles — the equivalent of circling the globe at the equator.

John Hagee, prominent megachurch pastor, diagnosed with COVID-19

The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio.

Experts say Trump's messaging on COVID-19 misguided

President Donald Trump says people shouldn't fear the coronavirus, but public health experts note that 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned.

FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House

The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.

Houston-area couple adopts children with medical needs

They've adopted two girls through Depelchin Children's Center with both requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing therapies.  Along with a biological daughter and an adopted baby boy, the family of six celebrates each milestone they reach.

TikTok brings together families of organ donor, recipient

TikTok is more than an app for funny videos. It brought together two Arizona families who now share a bond for life.

Walter Reed attending physician calls Trump’s drive-by 'insanity'

An attending physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to venture out in a motorcade while still infected with COVID-19.

CDC changes COVID-19 guidance again, saying coronavirus is airborne

The CDC for a second time changed its guidance and now says that the coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission via tiny respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for up to several hours.

Claudia Conway, daughter of former Trump aide, tests positive for coronavirus

Fifteen-year-old Claudia Conway, the daughter of former White House aide Kellyanne Conway, announced on TikTok that she had contracted the virus.

2 Americans, 1 British scientist win Nobel medicine prize

Announcing the prize in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio's work helped explain a major source of blood-borne hepatitis that couldn't be explained by the previously discovered hepatitis A and B viruses.

Race for a Cure ongoing but differently amid COVID-19 pandemc

Without being able to hold the large gathering because of COVID-19, she and other survivors are sharing this year's virtual program and hashtag #RaceWhereYouAre as a part of the local charity's 30th-anniversary celebration.