Second Hays County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
A second mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus in Hays County. It was found in the unincorporated area of Wimberley.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Seasonal changes and their impact on our moods
Autumn brings shorter days with the end of daylight saving time and it can also bring on seasonal affective disorder. Austin Gastroenterology's Dr. Pradeep Kumar shares some insight.
Shingles vaccine could have secondary benefits
The vaccine for shingles is intended to prevent a painful rash caused by the reactivation of a virus but a new study suggests that it could cut the risk of developing dementia and possibly lower the risk of heart disease. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about the findings.
Fall reset: Feeling your best this holiday season
Registered dietician Nicole Winkler with Teladoc Health has some advice to keep energy up, balance blood sugar levels and lower stress before the season of indulgence begins.
YouTube gives deadline for users to recover accounts banned for COVID-19, election speech
YouTube is giving creators a chance to recover accounts banned over content related to COVID-19 and elections.
Whooping cough cases soar in Texas, quadrupling last year's count
Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.
Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
Non-profit brings awareness to feminine hygiene disparities in underpiveleged communities
Two high school students are hoping to bring awareness of feminine hygiene disparities in underprivileged communities through their non-profit called A Fresh Start For Girls.
Recalled pasta meals linked to 6 deaths, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak, CDC says
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
New research may have cracked the code to rapid, natural hair regrowth
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Hays County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Flu season: What to expect this year
Fewer than half of Americans get their flu shot each year even though it can cut the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and death. It can also help protect those around us. Dr. Lasé Ajayi, pediatrician and American Medical Association Board Chair-Elect, shares some insight.
Donald Trump vs Tylenol
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is softening his language on Tylenol, admitting there is no direct evidence it causes autism, which was previously stated by President Trump.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
IVF affordability: The cost of starting a family
Dr. Sarah Gavrizi, a fertility specialist with The Texas Fertility Center, shares insight on what affordability really means for families in Central Texas.