HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases reported in 2 new counties, total rises to 422
State health officials reported 22 new cases Tuesday.
Bastrop mother and daughter battling cancer
A Bastrop mother and her 9-year-old daughter are battling cancer at the same time.
Bastrop mother, 9-year-old daughter battle cancer at same time
A Bastrop mother and her 9-year-old daughter are battling cancer at the same time.
Young people being diagnosed with colon cancer at higher rates; doctor speaks on prevention, screening
An Austin gastroenterologist spoke about a steady rise in colon cancer cases in younger people.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month: FOX 7 HealthBeat
Cancer deaths are down, but younger people are being diagnosed with some cancers at a higher rate, especially colon cancer. Dr. Sanjana Luther, a gastroenterologist with Austin Gastroenterology, talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas.
Dave Coulier gives update on cancer battle, finishes chemotherapy
Dave Coulier, best known for Full House, recently opened up about his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in an interview with Parade.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
New book FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life
Whether you're a CEO, a family leader or in any other role, it is easy to prioritize everything else over your own health. Author Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann has all the details. For more information you can go to rmkgroupllc.com.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Austin doctor speaks on endometriosis, how to treat the condition
An Austin doctor spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss what endometriosis is, and how it can be treated.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Measles cases jump to 400
State health officials reported 73 new measles cases on Friday.
Gun violence survivors fight for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin
Gun violence survivors are fighting for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin. They’re also calling for state funds to be allocated to the local trauma resource center
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It's often a painful and debilitating condition that can lead to infertility, and federal health officials with the Office on Women's Health say it may affect more than 11% or more than 6.5 million American women between the ages of 15 and 44.
King Charles III briefly hospitalized due to cancer treatment side effects
His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.
NeuroDiversion 2025: Celebrating neurodiversity
A three-day conference, the first of its kind, is underway. New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau has all the details.