Houston, Harris County experiencing syphilis outbreak, 128% increase in women, says HHD
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Brushy Creek MUD
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
ACL injuries are keeping stars out of Women's World Cup
Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema and England’s Leah Williamson are among the stars of women's soccer who won’t be playing in the World Cup.
Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema and England’s Leah Williamson are among the stars of women's soccer who won’t be playing in the World Cup.
AI game-changer makes leaps toward future by detecting dental diseases earlier than ever: 'Cutting edge'
VideaHealth, a dental A.I. platform developing software, is now accessible to 90% of practices across the U.S.
VideaHealth, a dental A.I. platform developing software, is now accessible to 90% of practices across the U.S.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
1st Texas pediatric partial heart transplant performed at Dell Children's
The 11-hour surgery on 11-month-old Elias Robinson-Rodriguez is only the seventh known transplant of this kind in the world, says Dell Children's.
The 11-hour surgery on 11-month-old Elias Robinson-Rodriguez is only the seventh known transplant of this kind in the world, says Dell Children's.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink, under scrutiny for high caffeine levels
A can of PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, has nearly double the caffeine of a can of Red Bull.
A can of PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, has nearly double the caffeine of a can of Red Bull.
Rare fungal infection leaves Wisconsin woman dead
A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.
A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas celebrates 30 new NICU beds
The beds will be available to new patients on Monday, July 10.
The beds will be available to new patients on Monday, July 10.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Toxic algae returns to Austin as summer temperatures heat up
Experts are noticing an outbreak of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Central Texas as summer temperatures heat up.
Experts are noticing an outbreak of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Central Texas as summer temperatures heat up.
Bastrop man uses robotic device to relearn how to walk after stroke
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Mosquito trap near Blue Hole Park tests positive for West Nile virus
This is the fourth positive trap reported in five weeks of the 2023 season in Williamson County. Trap samples in Georgetown and Jarrell also tested positive.
This is the fourth positive trap reported in five weeks of the 2023 season in Williamson County. Trap samples in Georgetown and Jarrell also tested positive.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.