https://www.kens5.com/ KENS Rss Feed https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/experimental-pill-pancreatic-cancer-treatment/507-3566d833-d519-4d66-aaeb-6c773551a7b0 Researchers say the pill, daraxonrasib, works by blocking a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. health news nation-world cct-tracking syndication associatedpress 3566d833-d519-4d66-aaeb-6c773551a7b0 Sun, 31 May 2026 15:46:58 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ticks-lyme-disease-health-human-services-strategy/507-4b8c7205-5765-42ac-993e-6a835c15727e The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by ticks. nation-world news health cct-tracking syndication 4b8c7205-5765-42ac-993e-6a835c15727e Sat, 30 May 2026 15:36:02 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/texas-san-antonio-you-become-emt-12-weeks-1200-dollars-money-health/273-47839583-7757-418d-ae93-f38f06597a12 The next course with the National EMS Academy starts June 1. health life news texas local 47839583-7757-418d-ae93-f38f06597a12 Fri, 29 May 2026 19:08:51 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/what-you-need-to-know-about-glp-1-drugs-teen-sleep-and-sun-protection/507-b7d5931e-fc07-49b0-aa21-55319d51b5b0 From a surprising eye health finding to screen-time sleep loss and sunscreen secrets, here's what you need to know for today's health headlines. nation-world syndication health cct-tracking news top-of-funnel b7d5931e-fc07-49b0-aa21-55319d51b5b0 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:57:44 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/vermont-pesticide-paraquat-michael-j-fox-parkinsons/507-e290f117-938f-4903-af50-48e26945636e The Michael J. Fox Foundation praised Vermont's ban as a public health milestone. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health e290f117-938f-4903-af50-48e26945636e Fri, 29 May 2026 08:12:39 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/what-to-know-about-ibuprofen-and-other-nsaids/507-b9ecb808-026f-47cf-9527-3a80e4878f3b Many reach for it out of habit, but experts want you to know the potential risks involved. nation-world news health cct-tracking syndication b9ecb808-026f-47cf-9527-3a80e4878f3b Thu, 28 May 2026 20:14:42 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/potential-hepatitis-b-cure-eli-lillys-vaccine-bet-and-keeping-summer-anxiety-in-check/507-906afd1b-36ba-48cb-915d-ba3001ee188e Researchers report that a new drug, bepirovirsen, could revolutionize hepatitis B treatment by making the virus undetectable in patients, pending FDA approval. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 906afd1b-36ba-48cb-915d-ba3001ee188e Thu, 28 May 2026 17:41:06 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/three-fda-breakthroughs-drugs-breast-cancer-san-antonio-medical-research/273-82a90643-c778-4c01-8a5f-10fae785b5c1 The findings were presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the largest breast cancer conference in the world. health news local 82a90643-c778-4c01-8a5f-10fae785b5c1 Thu, 28 May 2026 03:44:46 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/insulet-global-correction-omnipod-insulin-pods-manufacturing-error/507-d56a7539-f1b3-466e-80a9-6c2aa71a89eb An estimated 7 million Omnipod insulin pods could have manufacturing errors leading to under-delivery of the medicine, the manufacturer said in an alert. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health recalls money personal-finance d56a7539-f1b3-466e-80a9-6c2aa71a89eb Thu, 28 May 2026 03:17:29 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/american-cancer-society-endorses-blood-tests-as-option-for-colorectal-cancer-screening/273-9b799329-ffec-4d55-a17c-413ed92facd4 Updated guideline offers alternative for adults who won’t or can’t undergo colonoscopy. health news home 9b799329-ffec-4d55-a17c-413ed92facd4 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:07:07 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/cancer-screening-guidelines-updated-colorectal-cancer/507-019f4a33-9b1d-4cf1-93cc-fa9053769459 According to the American Cancer Society, about one in three adults who are eligible for screenings are not tested. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 019f4a33-9b1d-4cf1-93cc-fa9053769459 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:39:22 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/healthy-sa/san-antonio-texas-satx-american-stroke-month-heart-association-recognizing-early-signs-quick-action-symptoms-healthy-sa-may-2026/273-ad42f141-abad-4fcd-8b17-654a72684696 May is American Stroke Month, a time for everyone to learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke and act quickly. healthy-sa news health local ad42f141-abad-4fcd-8b17-654a72684696 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:59:33 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/julie-andrews-phoenix-arizona-parkinsons-disease/507-05b37dda-d408-402e-86c5-8cfcd27ff03e "I know well how devastating it can be," Andrews said in her first public appearance in three years. "May we all become a beacon of light to stop it." nation-world news entertainment health cct-tracking syndication 05b37dda-d408-402e-86c5-8cfcd27ff03e Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:47 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/president-trump-annual-health-physical-walter-reed/507-4976eeb1-bd8c-4c54-a251-3b53ac39fda0 President Donald Trump turns 80 in June and is the oldest person elected to the role. This is the fourth time he has publicly seen doctors during his second term. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication politics health associatedpress 4976eeb1-bd8c-4c54-a251-3b53ac39fda0 Tue, 26 May 2026 20:03:20 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/gene-editing-cholesterol-away-cleveland-alzheimers-findings-supplement-warning/507-3d4f23a2-d98f-4b2e-8d0c-e0b74a92346b A new treatment shows promise in removing cholesterol and a discovery that flips Alzheimer's research on its head. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 3d4f23a2-d98f-4b2e-8d0c-e0b74a92346b Tue, 26 May 2026 18:31:36 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/supreme-court-meta-instagram-youth-social-media-addiction-vermont-lawsuit-claims/507-86168ed9-c39c-4032-a702-566c80b21777 The decision to allow the lawsuit to go forward paves the way for other lawsuits against tech companies over similar claims. nation-world news health cct-tracking syndication 86168ed9-c39c-4032-a702-566c80b21777 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:14:30 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/roundup-cancer-claims-bayer-settlement-legal-fight/507-3862b5a7-0de2-4496-b062-0791caee3830 A proposed $7.25 billion settlement over claims that Roundup weedkiller causes cancer now faces potential delays. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health associatedpress 3862b5a7-0de2-4496-b062-0791caee3830 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:27:35 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/houston-texas-ebola-outbreak-world-cup/285-697fe15b-54b4-43cb-8e35-44af4e13dc59 Officials have said the Ebola risk remains low ahead of World Cup travel. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Houston area is prepared. health sports soccer news world-cup texas local 697fe15b-54b4-43cb-8e35-44af4e13dc59 Mon, 25 May 2026 23:32:17 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/what-is-sepsis-life-threatening-illness-infection-risks-treatment-prevention/507-82dcc809-adec-41cb-ad7c-b6d3453f2b6c Here's who is at risk of the life-threatening illness and what can be done to prevent it. health news nation-world cct-tracking syndication 82dcc809-adec-41cb-ad7c-b6d3453f2b6c Sat, 23 May 2026 18:06:23 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/san-antonio-weather-collier-elementary-school-students-sun-safety/273-a74c2c74-bfae-498a-90b7-ad386a4ecf45 With the school year coming to an end, KENS 5 Meteorologist Jeremy Baker, HEB and the American Cancer Society brought the sun safety message to Collier Elementary. education health news weather texas local public-safety a74c2c74-bfae-498a-90b7-ad386a4ecf45 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:43:07 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ai-technology-revolutionizes-heart-scan-interpretation-with-high-accuracy/507-62728661-9b37-4e3a-92f6-d5576b894557 Today's headlines include research on AI-powered heart imaging, a new clue in the fight against drug-resistant cancer and a timely water safety reminder. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 62728661-9b37-4e3a-92f6-d5576b894557 Fri, 22 May 2026 19:21:20 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/heres-what-we-know-mysterious-substance-new-mexico/507-e2562335-cbdb-429a-9193-399ada438a88 More than a dozen first responders responded to the deadly scene in rural New Mexico and were exposed to an unknown substance inside the building. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health crime e2562335-cbdb-429a-9193-399ada438a88 Thu, 21 May 2026 21:23:30 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/common-preservatives-linked-high-blood-pressure-study/507-5fe8b80d-70cf-4f7c-80ac-e0f467e85240 A French study has shown that even natural preservatives can increase the risk of high blood pressure. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 5fe8b80d-70cf-4f7c-80ac-e0f467e85240 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:32 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ebola-outbreak-travel-restrictions-us-flight-diverted-washington-dulles/507-4fb723f2-6c38-41f9-aaf7-db8bbb598725 The passenger shouldn't have boarded the plane because of "entry restrictions put in place to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus," officials said. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 4fb723f2-6c38-41f9-aaf7-db8bbb598725 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:38:38 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/vanessa-trump-breast-cancer-diagnosis/507-289c32d8-5795-4a32-9000-f1b932132187 Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law, said she is focusing on a treatment plan and recovery with her family's support. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 289c32d8-5795-4a32-9000-f1b932132187 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:50:21 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/surgeon-generals-office-excessive-screen-time-children-advisory/507-2f2f1c5c-105e-4653-9f15-1d460a2e8f80 The new advisory warns that too much screen time can be harmful for children. Here's what to know. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health tech 2f2f1c5c-105e-4653-9f15-1d460a2e8f80 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:55:11 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/measles-spreading-what-to-know/507-56c0b503-3536-4fdc-930a-5f76e9408409 New research suggests official case counts may capture only a fraction of actual measles infections across the U.S. nation-world news health cct-tracking syndication 56c0b503-3536-4fdc-930a-5f76e9408409 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:04:22 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/healthy-sa/healthy-sa-physical-exercise-healthy-lifestyle-brain-health-aging/273-43bab5bc-4635-4c7b-bab6-de5f3291746b Experts say maintaining brain health is a must as we enter our older years. healthy-sa news health local 43bab5bc-4635-4c7b-bab6-de5f3291746b Wed, 20 May 2026 12:02:12 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/states-challenge-trump-administration-new-caps-federal-student-loans-healthcare-education/507-a3fcbbd7-4626-4882-b661-1e76df6cc84e The Education Department defended the loan caps on student loans, saying they were already incentivizing colleges and universities to lower tuition. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication national-politics politics associatedpress education health a3fcbbd7-4626-4882-b661-1e76df6cc84e Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:14 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ebola-outbreak-spread-risk-world-health-organization-who-global-impact-africa/507-d5ea825e-2224-4cdc-b3d7-e8b44b443e30 Health officials say the outbreak has caused dozens of confirmed cases and hundreds of suspected infections as aid groups race to contain the virus. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health associatedpress d5ea825e-2224-4cdc-b3d7-e8b44b443e30 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:12 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/90-day-fiance-star-reveals-als-diagnosis/507-246436b4-af6b-493f-9141-03fff4dd2a9e "With a heavy heart, we wanted to share the news with all of you guys," Jenny Slatten said in a post on Instagram. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health television entertainment entertainment-news 246436b4-af6b-493f-9141-03fff4dd2a9e Tue, 19 May 2026 18:20:16 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/forever-chemicals-generic-drugs-hidden-calories-sabotaging-your-diet/507-f1e3e3d3-2c97-434d-b4df-0977497dbefe Today's health headlines hit close to home — your drinking water, your prescription costs and the sneaky calories hiding in your kitchen. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health f1e3e3d3-2c97-434d-b4df-0977497dbefe Tue, 19 May 2026 17:46:26 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/how-does-ebola-spread-outbreak-bundibugyo/507-b36f20e8-5c87-4ae9-8586-7fbb69fc326f More than 130 deaths have been reported in central Africa as a rare type of Ebola spread in the region. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health b36f20e8-5c87-4ae9-8586-7fbb69fc326f Tue, 19 May 2026 15:37:49 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/epa-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-standards-rollback/507-14335ecf-7ce7-454c-af2f-7bbf4b85a749 The Trump EPA wants to rescind limits on four types of PFAS while maintaining standards for the two most common compounds linked to cancer and other diseases. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health national-politics politics 14335ecf-7ce7-454c-af2f-7bbf4b85a749 Mon, 18 May 2026 23:48:48 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/spurs-drinking-alcohol-sports-health-moderation-tips/273-de4ed2d8-c1dd-4baf-a6e2-ff2a5d4f2072 Drinking alcohol is common while watching sports, but you have to make sure it doesn't get out of hand. sports health news local de4ed2d8-c1dd-4baf-a6e2-ff2a5d4f2072 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:28:17 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/ibm-muscle-condition-inclusion-body-myositis-veteran-healthcare-va/67-b322a731-fe5b-436b-b342-853333bfead2 Veterans fighting the muscle disease known as IBM say they want the U.S. government to recognize their condition as service-related and make it easier to get help. 10-investigates news investigations health military-news national home b322a731-fe5b-436b-b342-853333bfead2 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:13:43 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/russell-andrews-als-diagnosis-better-call-saul-actor/507-61325f20-f3e1-42ae-b61e-6329c69c8ff0 ALS is a disease with no cure that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health 61325f20-f3e1-42ae-b61e-6329c69c8ff0 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:14:24 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ebola-emergency-vaping-dangers-sleep-temperature-sweet-spot/507-d37a7f87-236d-44e6-b0ee-2e0fce03fce5 Fast-moving Ebola outbreak declared a global emergency, new data on vaping risks and the ideal bedroom temperature for better sleep. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health top-of-funnel d37a7f87-236d-44e6-b0ee-2e0fce03fce5 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:01:09 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/congo-ebola-outbreak-public-health-emergency-international-concern-who/507-8a2f32e5-84a3-4651-97af-1d90f4f4890b The World Health Organization said countries sharing borders with Congo are at high risk for further spread. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health associatedpress 8a2f32e5-84a3-4651-97af-1d90f4f4890b Sun, 17 May 2026 20:48:21 GMT https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/killeen-seniors-graduation-walk-concern/500-61160904-4fa0-4804-8181-d3639df43592 Mother says Killeen ISD officials said her son, who lives with cerebral palsy, may not be allowed to use his gait trainer during graduation ceremony. education community health news people life texas 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