Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
Toxic algae detected in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
Back to school: Tips to lower anxiety for students and parents
The first day of school can bring a lot of anxiety, not just to kids but also to adults. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke with licensed professional counselor Laura Ramirez about the things families can to do lower stress as they get back into their school routines.
The first day of school can bring a lot of anxiety, not just to kids but also to adults. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke with licensed professional counselor Laura Ramirez about the things families can to do lower stress as they get back into their school routines.
Bell County confirms its first human case of West Nile virus for 2023
So far this year, BCPH has found 16 positive sample testing pools in four communities including Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, and Temple.
So far this year, BCPH has found 16 positive sample testing pools in four communities including Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, and Temple.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
First 2023 human West Nile case confirmed in Williamson County
Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus for the year.
Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus for the year.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
UT Austin to build new hospital, cancer center on Erwin Center site
UT Austin will be constructing two new hospital towers to house a new MD Anderson cancer center and university specialty hospital.
UT Austin will be constructing two new hospital towers to house a new MD Anderson cancer center and university specialty hospital.
Positive West Nile sample found in Georgetown; city schedules spraying
The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.
The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
Back to School: Making healthy habits for your student's return to the classroom
With schools across central Texas beginning the new school year in the coming weeks, many stress the importance of establishing healthy habits to ensure success in the classroom for your students.
With schools across central Texas beginning the new school year in the coming weeks, many stress the importance of establishing healthy habits to ensure success in the classroom for your students.
What are the impacts of energy drinks on children?
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.