Trump says he will try to replace 'Obamacare' if elected for a 2nd term
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act.
Austin urologist discusses top men's health issues
In this FOX 7 Focus, Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to delve into some of those issues that men are often reluctant to talk about.
Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails during open enrollment period
Open enrollment is underway, and the BBB scam tracker has already received numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
‘Take Care of Maya': Jury finds Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital liable, awards damages in $200M case
After eight weeks of arguments and testimony, jurors have reached a verdict in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Ascension Seton Williamson to build new six-story tower in Round Rock
Ascension Seton Williamson has announced a $230 million expansion in Round Rock, including a new six-story medical tower.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
We Are Blood in critical need of blood donations
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider to major hospitals across central Texas, says it's in critical need of blood donations in the wake of a national blood shortage.
Travis County approves $744 million budget for Central Health
Travis County commissioners approved a $744 million budget for Central Health, the county's hospital district that provides health care for low-income people.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Taco Cabana's Halloween coupon booklets return, benefit Texas children's hospitals
All proceeds from the Taco Treats for a Cause booklet sales will be donated to five Texas children's hospitals.