CDC issues alert about 'walking pneumonia' in kids
A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.
Austin Kidney Walk 2024
The National Kidney Foundation hosted the annual Kidney Walk at The Pitch in Northeast Austin.
More Than Pink Walk 2024
Thousands gathered at Barton Creek Square to show support for breast cancer research.
More Than Pink Walk 2024: Thousands gather in SW Austin
Thousands decked out in pink came out to show their support in the fight to end breast cancer at Barton Creek Square at the More Than Pink Walk.
Poor sleep quality linked to faster brain aging, study finds
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown
The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.
2024 Austin Kidney Walk takes place Oct. 27
The annual Austin Kidney Walk is this weekend. Hundreds of people will come together to raise awareness about kidney disease and money for supportive and educational programs.
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
2024 Austin Kidney Walk
The annual Austin Kidney Walk is this weekend. Hundreds of people will come together to raise awareness about kidney disease and money for supportive and educational programs.
1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands: At least 75 now sickened
The McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders has expanded: At least 75 people have been sickened in 13 states, the CDC said Friday.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
The Walk to end Alzheimer's in Austin
The Walk to end Alzheimer's in Austin will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak kills 1, sickens dozens
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Diabetes and COVID-19 in young people
A new study shows teens were much more likely to be newly diagnosed with diabetes within six months of having COVID compared to kids of the same age who were diagnosed with other respiratory infections. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has the details.
New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
46 people hospitalized after eating same meal at Maryland seafood distributor
A mass food poisoning incident in Jessup, Maryland, has left 46 people seeking medical attention after consuming the same meal on Monday.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
'Walking pneumonia' cases on the rise in young children: What to know
The CDC is tracking a notable rise in "walking pneumonia" and acute bronchitis cases in young children.