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.
Not all prescription costs will be capped for people enrolled in Medicare, expert says
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Central Texas man raises concerns over cosmetic procedures in Texas
A Central Texas man is sharing concerns about how cosmetic procedures are regulated in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with him in this FOX 7 Focus.
A Central Texas man is sharing concerns about how cosmetic procedures are regulated in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with him in this FOX 7 Focus.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.