CDC urges healthcare providers to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Elf Bar, other e-cigarette makers blocked from importing 1.4 million illegal disposable vapes
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar.
Lung cancer survivor in Austin advocates for screening, detection
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
Oprah Winfrey admits to using weight loss medication: 'It felt like redemption'
After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
NY health officials confirm lead case tied to applesauce recall
Health officials in New York confirmed that a case of lead poisoning is linked to the recall of applesauce products. Three brands of apple cinnamon pouches were recalled last month.
Cedar fever season: How to manage allergies
According to Texas A&M Forest Service in Central Texas, there is an uptick of Juniper Pollen at the beginning of December, peaking in late December or early January.
Texas among worst states for brain health in the nation, according to new study
A health company, Life Extension, release a study ranking the best to worst states for brain health using the most recent data from the (CDC) Centers for Disease and Prevention.
Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
More people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of year: report
According to the American Heart Association, more people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of the year. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin cardiologist to discuss.
California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Mama June's daughter Anna dead at 29
Mama June announced Sunday that her 29-year-old daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, died following a cancer battle.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
STI testing urged as public health officials see rising infection numbers
The CDC says that infection levels for many STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, have increased across the U.S. and city public health officials say Austin-Travis County is following suit.
Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
The judge said she would grant a temporary restraining order that would allow Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, to have an abortion. That decision is likely to be appealed by the state.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has emergency surgery Wednesday
The Dallas Cowboys coach is expected to be on the sidelines Sunday night when the team takes on the Philadelphia Eagles.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Christmas tree syndrome could trigger your allergies or asthma
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.