Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Central Texas law enforcement hosts collection sites
On Saturday, across central Texas, local law enforcement held collection sites where community members can drop off those unused prescriptions
On Saturday, across central Texas, local law enforcement held collection sites where community members can drop off those unused prescriptions
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.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
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.
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.
Medicare open enrollment begins: What you need to know
Medicare open enrollment has begun. Michelle Davis with the Area Agency on Aging joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what you need to know.
Medicare open enrollment has begun. Michelle Davis with the Area Agency on Aging joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what you need to know.
Austin family optimistic for sisters with rare genetic disorder after FDA approves new drugs
Two Austin sisters are hopeful after the FDA recently approved two new treatments for their rare genetic disorder, Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).
Two Austin sisters are hopeful after the FDA recently approved two new treatments for their rare genetic disorder, Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Texas doctors concerned about rising number of babies born with syphilis
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
IVF and IUI: What's the difference?
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
World's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization opens center in Austin
The world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization has opened a new all-in-one HIV healthcare center in Austin.
The world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization has opened a new all-in-one HIV healthcare center in Austin.