UTSA cancels classes, holds ‘Day of Reflection’ after student death

Spectrum Local News Health 11/8 3:02A Katharine Finnerty

UTSA canceled classes Friday for a “Day of Reflection” after a student was found dead Wednesday, “likely by suicide."

Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

Spectrum Local News Health 10/30 12:45A Associated Press

Kamberlyn Bowler had to be flown to a hospital in mid-October, where she received dialysis for 10 days in an effort to save her kidneys.

Your Mental Health: How cellphone bans impact student well-being

Spectrum Local News Health 10/10 3:15A Nicole Clark, PhD

Cellphone bans are popping up across the U.S. as school districts seek ways to compete for the attention of students and reduce screen time.

Your Mental Health: Coping with the mental health effects of natural disasters

Spectrum Local News Health 10/3 7:49A Nicole Clark, PhD

Those who were not directly affected by Helene, but willing to help, are encouraged to do so.

Your Mental Health: Scientists debate mental health effects of taking certain weight-loss drugs

Spectrum Local News Health 9/26 2:59A Nicole Clark, PhD

Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic have become popular tools for people looking to lose weight, but they may have unintended consequences.

Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 11:08P Associated Press

Even with record budgets, the funds aren't enough to fill all the gaps between the cost of obtaining abortions and what women seeking them can afford.