Genprex Links TROP2 to Lung Cancer Gene Therapy
New preclinical and trial-sample research suggests TROP2 levels may predict which lung cancer patients respond to REQORSA.
Austin Health News
This page covers medical research, disease outbreaks, wellness practices and public health initiatives. Reporting follows new clinical developments, major health trends and changes in local care delivery.
Diseases
Authors Release New Children's Book Too Much Tony
Dr. Jenny Wang and illustrator Angela Pan Wong promote self-acceptance through their new release.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Do you think local government is doing enough to address opioid overdoses in your community?
Austin Launches Updated Opioid Overdose Dashboard
The city's public health department has released a dashboard tracking local overdose data, emergency visits, and naloxone distribution in Austin and Travis County.
Children’s Health
Dell Childrens to Close Pediatric Hospice Program
The hospital is ending its home-based hospice services in Austin at the end of October.
Sleep Disorders
Live Poll
Would you trust a wearable skin patch to manage your stress and improve your sleep?
UT Austin Researchers Developed REM Sleep Patch
A new wearable skin patch significantly improved REM sleep duration and onset speed in recent study participants.
Fitness
Live Poll
Would you choose an at-home high-tech workout service over a traditional fitness studio membership?
Body by EMS Brings Mobile Workouts to Austin
The service provides electrical muscle stimulation training at homes and offices across the city.
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This section follows medical advancements, disease monitoring, wellness trends and public health policy. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal factors such as temperature extremes and allergy cycles dictate much of the public health discourse throughout the year. Demographic shifts and the availability of specialized facilities define how care access is structured across different areas of the city.