Titans star Frank Wycheck had CTE, researchers confirm

Former NFL tight end Frank Wycheck, known for the “Music City Miracle,” was diagnosed with stage III CTE following his death, highlighting ongoing concerns about brain injuries in football.

How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan

Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.

How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car

Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Dry January: Taking a break from alcohol
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Dr. George F. Koob, the Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, talks about people reevaluating their relationships with alcohol after the holidays and taking a break from drinking.

Norovirus cases surging across U.S.
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Outbreaks of the highly contagious seasonal illness, also known as the stomach flu, are at their highest recorded level in more than a decade. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has details.

Deaf woman sues ER in Round Rock for being denied interpreter & treated against her will

A deaf woman is suing an emergency room in Round Rock. She claims the doctors and nurses denied her right to an interpreter and was treated against her will. Attorneys for the defendants deny the allegations.

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods – here's what to know

The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in packaged processed foods sold in jars, pouches, tubs or boxes. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.

AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study

In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.

Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe

The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.

Norovirus on the rise in Austin, doctor says
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Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he?s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.

Norovirus cases on the rise in Austin, doctor says

Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he’s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.

Safety tips for shoveling snow

Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.

What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases

Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.