New therapy hopes to treat Alzheimer's disease
In this FOX 7 Healthbeat, Dr. Donald J. Garcia with Austin Clinical Trial Partners speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about an investigational therapy for Alzheimer's patients.
In this FOX 7 Healthbeat, Dr. Donald J. Garcia with Austin Clinical Trial Partners speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about an investigational therapy for Alzheimer's patients.
Frozen fruit products sold across Texas recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination
Products being recalled by Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Co. are specifically those that contain strawberries grown in Mexico.
Products being recalled by Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Co. are specifically those that contain strawberries grown in Mexico.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Surge of invasive strep A infections alarms doctors
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
Austin business owner, cancer survivor raising funds to help kids battling cancer
Mr. Gatti's Pizza franchise owner Bill Boone has battled and beaten prostate cancer, skin cancer and leukemia. He now wants to help kids do the same.
Mr. Gatti's Pizza franchise owner Bill Boone has battled and beaten prostate cancer, skin cancer and leukemia. He now wants to help kids do the same.
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Poor air quality impacting outdoor dining across DC region
Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.
Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.
PGA Tour golfer's campaign to take off pants & raise money for cancer research
Joel Dahmen has partnered with The Finnish Long Drink and asking people to drop their pants to help raise funding for testicular cancer research and early screening services by calling back to a Finnish tradition.
Joel Dahmen has partnered with The Finnish Long Drink and asking people to drop their pants to help raise funding for testicular cancer research and early screening services by calling back to a Finnish tradition.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Over 100 million in eastern US warned of 'unhealthy' air as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads south, west
Choking smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the eastern U.S., where more than 100 million Americans will again experience "unhealthy" to even "hazardous" air quality levels.
Choking smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the eastern U.S., where more than 100 million Americans will again experience "unhealthy" to even "hazardous" air quality levels.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.