Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Austin City Council member Harper-Madison to take medical leave for 60 days
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Thousands of mattresses sold at Costco recalled over mold
FXI is recalling thousands of Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses that were sold exclusively at Costco, a popular warehouse retailer, due to mold risks. Here's which products are affected.
FXI is recalling thousands of Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses that were sold exclusively at Costco, a popular warehouse retailer, due to mold risks. Here's which products are affected.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Austin childcare facilities anxious as pandemic funding set to expire Sept. 30
The COVID pandemic hit childcare facilities like Austin's Hillside Early Childhood Center hard. While federal funding has helped these facilities get back on their feet, that funding may be gone as a federal expiration date looms.
The COVID pandemic hit childcare facilities like Austin's Hillside Early Childhood Center hard. While federal funding has helped these facilities get back on their feet, that funding may be gone as a federal expiration date looms.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Child bitten by rabid skunk in Central Texas
Officials are reminding people to use caution outdoors and talk to their kids about the dangers of rabies after a child was bitten by a rabid skunk in Lee County.
Officials are reminding people to use caution outdoors and talk to their kids about the dangers of rabies after a child was bitten by a rabid skunk in Lee County.
Does salt increase risk of AFib?
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Study finds morning exercise could lead to better weight loss
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Health officials unsure what caused Bay Area mom's quadruple amputation
Public health officials are uncertain what forced a San Jose mother to undergo a quadruple amputation but have ruled out Vibrio, an infection linked to seafood.
Public health officials are uncertain what forced a San Jose mother to undergo a quadruple amputation but have ruled out Vibrio, an infection linked to seafood.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.