Bird flu: Wild bird tests positive for virus in Hays County
A wild bird in Hays County tested positive for bird flu. While Hays County Health officials say the risk to the public is low, one group has a higher risk of contracting the virus.
A wild bird in Hays County tested positive for bird flu. While Hays County Health officials say the risk to the public is low, one group has a higher risk of contracting the virus.
Austin doctor weighs in on how to reduce your risk of heart disease
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
How to reduce your risk of heart disease
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Pope Francis' lung infection battle
Pope Francis is showing some signs of improvements as he battles a lung infection, though the Vatican said he remains in critical condition
Pope Francis is showing some signs of improvements as he battles a lung infection, though the Vatican said he remains in critical condition
Measles exposure in San Marcos at TXST
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Measles: Possible exposure in San Marcos leads to growing concerns
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Frozen shakes served at nursing homes recalled after being linked to deaths, hospitalizations: FDA
37 hospitalizations have occurred, along with 11 deaths.
37 hospitalizations have occurred, along with 11 deaths.
Possible measles exposure in San Marcos
Hays County health officials are warning the public about a possible measles exposure in San Marcos, particularly at and around Texas State University.
Hays County health officials are warning the public about a possible measles exposure in San Marcos, particularly at and around Texas State University.
San Antonio warns of possible measles exposure
The City of San Antonio is warning residents about a potential exposure to measles at UT San Antonio and the Riverwalk earlier this month.
The City of San Antonio is warning residents about a potential exposure to measles at UT San Antonio and the Riverwalk earlier this month.
Austin man credits Apple Watch notifications with saving his life
Imagine getting an alert on your wrist telling you something’s wrong with your heart—despite feeling perfectly fine. That’s what happened to Mike Gomez, who says doctors told him that unexpected notification may have saved his life.
Imagine getting an alert on your wrist telling you something’s wrong with your heart—despite feeling perfectly fine. That’s what happened to Mike Gomez, who says doctors told him that unexpected notification may have saved his life.
Apple Watch may have saved Austin man's life
For Austinite Mike Gomez, his Apple Watch was just another tool to track his workouts and monitor his calories, but an unexpected notification may have saved his life, according to his doctors.
For Austinite Mike Gomez, his Apple Watch was just another tool to track his workouts and monitor his calories, but an unexpected notification may have saved his life, according to his doctors.
Measles: Hays County warns of possible exposure in San Marcos
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Wild bird tests positive for bird flu in Hays County
A dead bird found in Hays County has tested positive for bird flu, according to the county's health department.
A dead bird found in Hays County has tested positive for bird flu, according to the county's health department.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
Texas Measles outbreak 2025: Cases nearly double over past week
Measles cases in Texas have nearly doubled in the past week with an additional 28 cases reported Friday.
Measles cases in Texas have nearly doubled in the past week with an additional 28 cases reported Friday.
Trump issues executive order on IVF treatments
For couples who are dreaming of having their own children, but are facing reproductive hurdles, in-vitro fertilization treatments can sometimes help. Although it isn't easy, physically or financially. FOX's Gary Baumgarten explains what the White House is doing to lower the costs of IVF in this HealthBeat.
For couples who are dreaming of having their own children, but are facing reproductive hurdles, in-vitro fertilization treatments can sometimes help. Although it isn't easy, physically or financially. FOX's Gary Baumgarten explains what the White House is doing to lower the costs of IVF in this HealthBeat.
LaVar Ball has foot amputated after health scare
LaVar Ball needed to get his right foot amputated following a health scare.
LaVar Ball needed to get his right foot amputated following a health scare.