‘Tripledemic’: High levels of COVID-19, RSV, flu may continue for weeks, ‘possibly even months,’ CDC warns
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
Central Texas ERs seeing concerning numbers of flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Sharon Osbourne rushed to hospital after medical emergency: police
Sharon Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne shared an update on his mother's condition after she was rushed to the hospital.
Sharon Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne shared an update on his mother's condition after she was rushed to the hospital.
Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
Austin firefighters walk 22 miles to support battalion chief battling cancer
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Raw oysters sold at Florida grocery stores, restaurants may cause norovirus: CDC
Raw oysters are causing a norovirus outbreak in several states — including Florida.
Raw oysters are causing a norovirus outbreak in several states — including Florida.
Florida couple gets matched with life-saving kidney donor during Disney World vacation
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' mother addresses son's death: 'I can't use words right now'
"Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts and phone calls," Connie Boss Alexander said on social media. "I can't use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can."
"Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts and phone calls," Connie Boss Alexander said on social media. "I can't use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can."
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss left suicide note in motel room, TMZ reports
Stephen "tWitch" Boss reportedly left a suicide note alluding to challenges he's faced in the past.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss reportedly left a suicide note alluding to challenges he's faced in the past.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Austin Vietnam veteran fights rare disorder that weakens his body's muscles
The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.
The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.