FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines

The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.

Parent company of Duncan Hines, Slim Jim to eliminate artificial colors

Conagra Brands, which owns Duncan Hines and Healthy Choice, says it will phase out artificial dyes across all products by 2027, starting with frozen foods this year.

Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget

Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.

June is CPR & AED Awareness Month
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It's CPR & AED Awareness Month and an Austin man's story will make you want to learn the technique so you might save a life. Good Day Austin's Katie Orth brings you Terry Lipp's story.

New HIV treatment | Your Health with Dr Kumar
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A new treatment is showing major success in stopping the spread of HIV. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology explains.

Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows

A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.

Is Trump reversing a Biden-era asbestos ban? Here’s what we know

The EPA under President Trump says it will review a Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form still legally used in the U.S.—but the policy remains in place for now.

Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process

UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.

Teens and mental health
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The CDC reports that one in five adults experiences depression or anxiety and 20% of teenagers experience the same. So how can you tell if your teens' mood changes are serious? Dr. Danielle Grant, Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to talk about this.

These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests

People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.

Pflugerville ISD students raise money to help erase school lunch debt

A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt.

Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns

Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Eating spicy foods to beat the heat
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology explains why eating spicy foods could actually help you cool down and Katie Orth and Dave Froehlich try some food from Hattie B's and Loro to test the theory.

Heat-related illness and kids: What you should know
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Associate Medical Director at Texas Children's Pediatrics, Dr. Danielle Grant, has details on the risks of overheating.

General Mills to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Companies phasing out FDA-approved synthetic colors as Trump admin pushes for healthier food supply.