Food allergies: Number of cases in children drops
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A new study finds that the number of food allergy cases among children in the U.S. has dropped dramatically. Austin Gastroenterology's Dr. Pradeep Kumar talks about the impact and what parents should keep in mind.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Texas attorney general sues Tylenol maker over autism claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol claiming the company failed to warn customers about the risk of taking the drug during pregnancy.

Cold and flu season: Protect yourself
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It's important to understand how symptoms of colds, flu and other viruses can overlap. The key to staying healthy is simple prevention. Dr. Mary Rodgers and Michele Slafkosky share some insight.

Austin Kidney Walk helps raise money and awareness

Members of the community came together at the Austin Kidney Walk to support those living with the disease, and to raise money for resources, awareness, advocacy and prevention.

More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list

The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.

New chip tech helps restore sight for patients
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A new chip is helping restore sight for patients suffering from irreversible vision loss cause by age-related macular degeneration. Austin Gastroenterology's Dr. Pradeep Kumar has the details.

As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.

Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

New study identifies five distinct sleep profiles
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Getting high-quality sleep is essential for our health and well-being but how do we know whether the sleep we're getting is meeting our needs? FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has all the details.

'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown

The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.

Federal government shutdown and SNAP food benefits: FAQ

SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.