Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.

Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients

President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.

Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.

Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say

An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.

Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling

Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.

Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule

The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.

New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries

New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health. 

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate. 

Hearts2Heal
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Grief is something we all experience, yet it's often faced in silence and in isolation. The nonprofit Hearts2Heal is working to change that. Founder, president and CEO Maria Brown-Spence and director of photography Jeremiah Sudarmanto join Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share how.

Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests

A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.

Salmonella & backyard poultry | Health with Dr Kumar
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Backyard poultry — like chickens and ducks — are being linked to a growing number of salmonella cases across 13 states, including some infections resistant to common antibiotics, according to the CDC. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has more on what you need to know.

Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak sickening dozens

Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused nearly three dozen illnesses across several states. Health officials believe the illnesses are linked to backyard poultry that carry the germ.

New treatment options for lung cancer | Health Watch
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New lung cancer treatment options are helping patients turn long, treatment days into something more manageable. Dr. Coral Olazagasti and Stephanie Williams, a patient living with lung cancer, join Good Day Austin to talk about it.