New tech helps Georgetown teen with cerebral palsy defy odds
Cerebral palsy is a disease that robs most people of their independence year after year but that's not the case for 14-year-old Martin Smith thanks to some new technology.
Cerebral palsy is a disease that robs most people of their independence year after year but that's not the case for 14-year-old Martin Smith thanks to some new technology.
Annual Austin Kidney Walk returns to northeast Austin
The annual Austin Kidney Walk takes place Sunday, Nov. 12. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke with the executive director of the National Kidney Foundation serving Texas about the programs they offer to parents and families.
The annual Austin Kidney Walk takes place Sunday, Nov. 12. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke with the executive director of the National Kidney Foundation serving Texas about the programs they offer to parents and families.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
Walmart adding daily 'sensory-friendly' store hours
Walmart tested a sensory-friendly shopping experience earlier this year during the back-to-school season, and the response was so overwhelmingly positive that they’ve decided to make it a permanent fixture.
Walmart tested a sensory-friendly shopping experience earlier this year during the back-to-school season, and the response was so overwhelmingly positive that they’ve decided to make it a permanent fixture.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
AI has ability to detect future heart attack: study
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Brushy Creek getting rid of fluoride in water
A community in Williamson County is getting rid of fluoride in its drinking water, and the move is getting mixed reaction.
A community in Williamson County is getting rid of fluoride in its drinking water, and the move is getting mixed reaction.
Flight headed to Austin redirected back to Las Vegas after man went into cardiac arrest
A flight headed to Austin was redirected back to Las Vegas after a passenger went into a cardiac arrest.
A flight headed to Austin was redirected back to Las Vegas after a passenger went into a cardiac arrest.
Spinach vs. kale: Which is 'better' for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
Damar Hamlin launching scholarship program to honor those who saved his life
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Hays CISD elementary school to close following mold discovery
A Hays CISD elementary school will be closing after a concern about a mold smell in a classroom.
A Hays CISD elementary school will be closing after a concern about a mold smell in a classroom.