More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list

The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.

New chip tech helps restore sight for patients
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A new chip is helping restore sight for patients suffering from irreversible vision loss cause by age-related macular degeneration. Austin Gastroenterology's Dr. Pradeep Kumar has the details.

As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.

Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

New study identifies five distinct sleep profiles
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Getting high-quality sleep is essential for our health and well-being but how do we know whether the sleep we're getting is meeting our needs? FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has all the details.

'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown

The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.

Federal government shutdown and SNAP food benefits: FAQ

SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.

Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report

Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.

Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says

A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.

Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds

A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.

Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found

Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.

Former Texas Medical Board medical director forced out by state speaks out

The former medical director of the Texas Medical Board is speaking out after he was forced to retire by the state earlier this year due to his previous work with Planned Parenthood.