Health & Science

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August 5, 2021

A Back-To-School Survey From The Texas Standard

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August 4, 2021

With Fewer COVID Accommodations, Some El Paso And Dallas Families Are Taking A Wait-And-See Approach To The School Year

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August 4, 2021

‘It’s Been Tough’: Dallas Actors With Triplets On COVID, Lack Of Work And The Future

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August 3, 2021

Nueces County Calls For Extra Nurses As Hospitalizations Climb And Delta Variant Puts Unvaccinated At Risk

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August 3, 2021

Texas Doctor Tells Pregnant Women Scared Of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Not Doing So Is Dangerous

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August 3, 2021

In One Houston Neighborhood, Food Literacy Is One Solution For Food Insecurity

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August 3, 2021

‘Borderlands Curanderos’ Highlights Two Folk Healers Who Were Celebrated, But Also Shunned

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July 30, 2021

Pandemic Learning Loss Is Exacerbating Existing Racial And Economic Inequities In Education

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July 30, 2021

Virtual Learning Option Brings Hope To Some Austin Parents Worried About COVID — And Pressure On AISD’s Pockets

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July 29, 2021

Dr. Peter Hotez : We Can Still ‘Vaccinate Our Way Out Of This’

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July 29, 2021

Game Company Employees Stage A Walkout Over Pay And Sexism

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July 28, 2021

Teachers Group Asks Governor For More Flexibility on Mask Requirements

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July 28, 2021

Media Literacy Can Be Crucial For Making Informed Pandemic-Related Health Decisions

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July 28, 2021

Ask A Doctor: If I’ve Had COVID-19 Do I Still Need A Vaccine?

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July 27, 2021

Recent Federal Decisions Are Paving The Way For More Workplace Vaccine Mandates

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July 27, 2021

Federal Agency Tasked With Investing Chemical Incidents Is Struggling To Keep Up

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July 26, 2021

Texas Veterans Homes Overseen By George P. Bush Were Often The Deadliest Places To Be During COVID-19 Pandemic

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July 23, 2021

Thousands Of Texas Restaurants Closed During The Pandemic. Some Houston Favorites Are Ready For A Comeback

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July 23, 2021

Opioid Overdoses Rising Across The US, And In Texas

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July 22, 2021

Texas’ Fast-Rising COVID Case Count Tied To Delta Variant And Low Vaccination Rates

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July 22, 2021

Texas Telemedicine Rules Are Changing. Here’s What You Can Expect.

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July 22, 2021

Expanded Medicaid Coverage For New Moms Will Mean Better Care For Chronic Conditions

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July 21, 2021

South Texas ICU Doctor Says COVID Numbers Are ‘Trending In The Wrong Direction’

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July 21, 2021

Ralls Residents Face Uncertainty As The Rural Community’s EMS Is In Jeopardy

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July 20, 2021

Health Experts Warn A Potential ‘Tsunami’ Of COVID Cases Is On The Horizon

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July 20, 2021

FDA Approves Alzheimer’s Drug: Why Some Doctors Say, ‘Not So Fast’

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July 19, 2021

Texas Doctor: ‘We Are Now Seeing Rapid Spread Of The Delta Variant In Children’

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July 16, 2021

Thousands Of Houston Evictions Paused During The Pandemic Could Resume In Coming Weeks

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July 15, 2021

Listen: For Families Of COVID’s Many Dead, Grieving Also Means Sorting Through A Lifetime Of Belongings

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July 15, 2021

For Tech Workers, Return-To-Work Rules Vary By Company

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July 15, 2021

Constitutional Law Expert Says Civil Lawsuit Provision In Texas Abortion Law ‘Bonkers’

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July 14, 2021

‘I Do Cry On The Bench’: The Pandemic Put Added Pressure On Probate Judges To Make Tough Family Decisions

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July 14, 2021

If It Goes Into Effect, Texas’ New ‘Heartbeat’ Law Would Make Most Abortions Illegal

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July 14, 2021

Fact Check: Are Power Companies Raising Smart Thermostat Temperatures Without Owners’ Permission?

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July 13, 2021

Listen: More Than 51,000 Texans Have Died From COVID-19. Many Of Them Didn’t Have Wills.

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July 12, 2021

Amarillo Was Vaccinating People At Double The State’s Pace. Then The Effort Hit A Wall.

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July 12, 2021

Houstonians Are Slowly Going Back Into The Office – But Many Don’t Want To

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July 7, 2021

Congressional Democrats Try To Go Around Conservative State Leaders To Expand Medicaid In Texas

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July 7, 2021

This Thing Really Sucks: Texas Neurologist’s Straw Could Cure Hiccup Cases ˇ

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July 7, 2021

Social Interactions Can Be Super Awkward Right Now. We’ve Got Etiquette Tips For Handling Them.

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July 6, 2021

Report: Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde Found Near Houston Ship Channel Communities

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July 6, 2021

AARP Pushes Congress For Tax Credit To Help Family Caregivers

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July 5, 2021

Ask A Doctor: Understanding The Delta Variant And Protecting Children From COVID-19

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July 2, 2021

Rural Areas, Unvaccinated Texans, At Greatest Risk For Fast-Spreading Delta Variant

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July 2, 2021

Data Shows Latino Workers Face Greater Risk Of Injury And Death At Work

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July 2, 2021

Poorer Parts Of Houston Have Fewer Trees And Hotter Temperatures

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July 2, 2021

Could A Surfside-Like Building Collapse Happen In San Antonio?

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June 29, 2021

4 In 10 Texas Students Failed The STAAR Math Exam In 2021

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June 29, 2021

‘That’s Violence’ — Corporations Can Turn Off Electricity For Past-Due Bills Starting Tuesday In Texas

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June 24, 2021

Houstonians Living In Neighborhoods With High Rates Of Cancer Say Rail Yard’s Cleanup Plans Fall Short

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June 24, 2021

Why COVID-19 Killed Texas Border Residents In Shocking Numbers

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June 23, 2021

The Delta Variant Spreads More Easily, But Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Remains The Best Defense

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June 23, 2021

Demand For Counseling Soared During The Pandemic. Central Texas Therapists Are Burning Out.

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June 23, 2021

4 Ways To Avoid Hot Car Deaths

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June 23, 2021

Mother And Son Share In The Soothing Power Of Storytime

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June 23, 2021

Meet Four Women Honored With Those Life-Size, Orange Statues At NorthPark

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June 22, 2021

Months After Vaccine Rollout, Presidio County Continues To Lead State In Vaccinations

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June 22, 2021

The Doctor is Out: Texas Community Worries About Future Without Local Health Care

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June 22, 2021

Pandemic-Related Delays Fatal For Texas Prisoners Approved For Parole

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June 18, 2021

Justices Reject Ken Paxton’s Affordable Care Act Challenge

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June 16, 2021

In Arlington, The Shale Boom Has Brought Residents Closer Than Ever Before To Gas Drilling

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June 16, 2021

‘The Backbone Of Medicine’: Why Primary Care Providers Are Key In Long-Term Fight Against COVID-19

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June 14, 2021

‘Texas CDC’ Will Aim To Improve Statewide Response To Pandemics

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June 10, 2021

In Pro-Business Texas, Can Abbott Ban ‘Vaccine Passport’ Requirements For Customers?

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June 9, 2021

Feature: With The World In ‘Triage Mode,’ Who Will Care For India’s COVID Orphans?

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June 8, 2021

Texas Senate Killed Potential Revival Of Minority Health Statistics And Engagement Agency

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June 7, 2021

San Antonio Scientists Uncover One Way The COVID-19 Virus Hides From The Immune System

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June 7, 2021

Hatter For Everyday Cowboys And World Famous Surviving In Pandemic

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June 4, 2021

HIV Drug Program Facing Budget Shortfall To Receive $36 Million From Texas Legislature

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June 3, 2021

After A Year Of Doctor Visits On Video, Mixed Results For Telemedicine In Texas Legislature

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June 3, 2021

Many In Galveston Welcome Carnival’s Plans To Resume Cruises

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June 2, 2021

COVID-19 Ravaged The State’s Border Counties. Now They’re Leading Texas In Vaccinations.

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June 2, 2021

Weeks After Deadline, Mexico’s Congress Still Hasn’t Passed Law On Marijuana Legalization

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June 2, 2021

BuzzFeed Report Estimates Winter Storm Deaths At Least Triple That Of Texas’ Count

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May 28, 2021

Critical Decisions: Which Texas Leaders Call The Shots On COVID-19, Part 2

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May 28, 2021

How Texas Health Officials Are Trying To Limit Wasted Vaccines

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May 27, 2021

As Climate Change Threatens Many Safety Net Clinics, Harvard Researchers Look To Houston

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May 26, 2021

Texas Senate Approves Bill To Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Program

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May 21, 2021

Abbott Punts Decisions Over $16 Billion In Federal Pandemic Relief To Fall Special Session

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May 20, 2021

‘A Sigh Of Relief’: This Family Is Back In Texas, But Their Mind Is On COVID-Ravaged India

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May 20, 2021

A Skin Condition Makes It Hard For Some Black Men To Shave — And Get Ahead In The Military

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May 20, 2021

This Austin Seventh-Grader Joined Pfizer’s Vaccine Trials So Life Can ‘Go Back To Normal’

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May 19, 2021

Abbott’s Executive Order Bars Mask Mandates In Cities, School Districts

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May 19, 2021

A Constellation Of Questions: The Ethics Of Exploring Mars And Beyond

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May 18, 2021

Younger Teens Start Getting Vaccinated In San Antonio

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May 14, 2021

Top Texas Expert Says Stepping Up Vaccinations In Texas, Southern States, Clearest Way To ‘Normal’

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May 13, 2021

Opinion: Stay Vigilant About COVID And ‘Pray For India’

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May 12, 2021

Texas, Cities Set To Reap $15 Billion In Federal Pandemic Relief

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May 12, 2021

What Do I Need To Know Before Getting My Young Teen Vaccinated?

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May 12, 2021

Austin Leaders Want Equity In Vaccination Rates. So Far That Hasn’t Happened.

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May 12, 2021

Texas Legislature Passes Bill To Create Bone Marrow Donor Recruitment Program

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May 11, 2021

Vaccinating Texas: Connecting Texans With Vaccine Appointments Now Requires A More Individual Effort

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May 11, 2021

A Key Tool In Houston’s Research On COVID-19 Variants? Your Poop.

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May 11, 2021

Champagne, Nails And Love: Asian American Salon Owner Gives Back To The Community

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A sign outside St. Elmo Elementary School in Austin during the pandemic that says stay safe
May 11, 2021

Report Shows Texas COVID Cases, Deaths Rose After School Reopenings

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May 11, 2021

CBP To Allow Mexican Parents Of UTEP Graduates To Cross Border For Commencement

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May 10, 2021

Ken Paxton Joins Suit Seeking Immediate End To Cruise Ship Restrictions

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May 10, 2021

Artists Want To Be Paid For Taking Part In Fort Worth Mural Program

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May 7, 2021

After A Year Of Playing Funerals, These Mariachis Are Ready To Serenade Moms This Weekend

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May 7, 2021

Few Texas ICE Detention Centers Are Vaccinating For COVID-19. Feds Say It’s Up To Local Health Departments

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