Experts say extreme summer heat can impact mental health

You’ve heard about seasonal depression in the winter, but experts say extreme heat in the summer—like the triple-digit temperatures we’ve seen across Central Texas—can impact your mental health as well.

Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.

Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays

Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.

Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials

Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.

Toxic algae detected in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake

The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake. 

Back to school: Tips to lower anxiety for students and parents

The first day of school can bring a lot of anxiety, not just to kids but also to adults. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke with licensed professional counselor Laura Ramirez about the things families can to do lower stress as they get back into their school routines.

Bell County confirms its first human case of West Nile virus for 2023

So far this year, BCPH has found 16 positive sample testing pools in four communities including Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, and Temple.

Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children

Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.

Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

First 2023 human West Nile case confirmed in Williamson County

Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus for the year.