Measles in Central Texas: Second case confirmed in Leander

Williamson County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in Leander, this time in an unvaccinated adult.

RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.

New drug could lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.

Summer screen time's effects on mental health
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Kids are getting out of school and with all that free time a lot of it may be spent in front of a screen. FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has more on how too much screen time can affect a kid's mental health.

Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds

A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.

Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination

The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

Billy Joel cancels all tour dates due to medical diagnosis

Billy Joel cited balance and vision problems from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus as reason for concert cancellations.

Leander child tests positive for measles
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Williamson County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of measles in a Leander school-aged child.

Fallout from Biden's cancer diagnosis
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There is growing pressure on members of Former President Biden's inner circle to respond to accusations they covered up his mental and physical decline while in office

Measles in Texas: Leander child first case in Williamson County

Williamson County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of measles in a Leander school-aged child.

Rabid bat found in Cedar Park motel: police

A bat found at a Cedar Park motel has tested positive for rabies, according to police.