Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to safely dispose of unneeded medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Austin firefighter wins legal battle over cancer treatment
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
AFD firefighter wins legal battle over cancer treatment
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine showing lasting results
New hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer as a vaccine is showing lasting results in an early trial. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology breaks down the findings.
New hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer as a vaccine is showing lasting results in an early trial. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology breaks down the findings.
Common carbs could be reshaping your metabolism
Bread, rice and other carb staples may be doing more than just filling you up. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about some new findings.
Bread, rice and other carb staples may be doing more than just filling you up. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about some new findings.
Importance of a cardiopulmonary exercise test
Dr. Ryan Quinn with Ascension Texas Cardiovascular talks to FOX 7 Austin's Katie Jackson about why people should consider a CPET.
Dr. Ryan Quinn with Ascension Texas Cardiovascular talks to FOX 7 Austin's Katie Jackson about why people should consider a CPET.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Why everything has protein now as GLP-1 drugs reshape what America wants to eat
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Families sue Texas charter school claiming coach's punishment hospitalized students
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.