Whooping cough cases up 58% in Austin-Travis County compared to 2024: APH
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Bruce Willis’ daughter gives health update as star battles dementia
Rumer Willis shared a heartfelt update on her father Bruce Willis’ health as he battles frontotemporal dementia. Here's what she said.
Rumer Willis shared a heartfelt update on her father Bruce Willis’ health as he battles frontotemporal dementia. Here's what she said.
CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on store shelves, officials find
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
Texas leads cases in infant botulism outbreak from baby formula
Texas has the largest number of cases of infant botulism in an ongoing outbreak believed to be linked to the recall of a popular baby formula.
Texas has the largest number of cases of infant botulism in an ongoing outbreak believed to be linked to the recall of a popular baby formula.
Equine virus outbreak in Texas prompts statewide alert
A viral outbreak that is hitting horses in Texas has canceled an upcoming rodeo event in Uvalde. The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and has prompted a statewide alert from Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.
A viral outbreak that is hitting horses in Texas has canceled an upcoming rodeo event in Uvalde. The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and has prompted a statewide alert from Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.
Equine virus outbreak in Texas
A viral outbreak that is hitting horses in Texas has canceled an upcoming rodeo event in Uvalde. The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and has prompted a statewide alert from Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.
A viral outbreak that is hitting horses in Texas has canceled an upcoming rodeo event in Uvalde. The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and has prompted a statewide alert from Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.
Deadly horse virus outbreak after Waco event prompts warnings from Texas ag commissioner
The spread of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) has been reported by veterinarians after a barrel racing competition in the Waco area earlier this month.
The spread of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) has been reported by veterinarians after a barrel racing competition in the Waco area earlier this month.
Texas earns 'D' on March of Dimes report as infant mortality worsens
Texas earned a "D" grade from the March of Dimes for its overall maternal and infant health outcomes, marking a deteriorating trend in the state.
Texas earned a "D" grade from the March of Dimes for its overall maternal and infant health outcomes, marking a deteriorating trend in the state.
Menopause & perimenopause: New options, questions
For years, hormone therapies carried heavy black box warnings. Now the FDA has lifted them. What does this mean? Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology helps make sense of what this change really means.
For years, hormone therapies carried heavy black box warnings. Now the FDA has lifted them. What does this mean? Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology helps make sense of what this change really means.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Coffee study challenges advice on heart condition
Caffeinated coffee is associated with faster heart rates so people with atrial fibrillation are often advised to avoid it. But a new study is changing that thinking. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains.
Caffeinated coffee is associated with faster heart rates so people with atrial fibrillation are often advised to avoid it. But a new study is changing that thinking. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains.
Rebalancing ahead of holiday chaos
Author of "The Rebalancing Act" Carol Enneking has some advice while we navigate the hectic holidays.
Author of "The Rebalancing Act" Carol Enneking has some advice while we navigate the hectic holidays.
Texans face premium hike as tax credits expire
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Infant botulism cases | FOX 7 HealthBeat
It's a rare but life-threatening illness -- especially for babies. While no deaths have been reported, investigations into more than a dozen cases of infant botulism press on across at least 12 states -- centered around By Heart formula. FOX's Chanley Painter has more in this HealthBeat.
It's a rare but life-threatening illness -- especially for babies. While no deaths have been reported, investigations into more than a dozen cases of infant botulism press on across at least 12 states -- centered around By Heart formula. FOX's Chanley Painter has more in this HealthBeat.