AFD firefighter wins legal battle over cancer treatment
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine showing lasting results
New hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer as a vaccine is showing lasting results in an early trial. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology breaks down the findings.
New hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer as a vaccine is showing lasting results in an early trial. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology breaks down the findings.
Common carbs could be reshaping your metabolism
Bread, rice and other carb staples may be doing more than just filling you up. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about some new findings.
Bread, rice and other carb staples may be doing more than just filling you up. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about some new findings.
Importance of a cardiopulmonary exercise test
Dr. Ryan Quinn with Ascension Texas Cardiovascular talks to FOX 7 Austin's Katie Jackson about why people should consider a CPET.
Dr. Ryan Quinn with Ascension Texas Cardiovascular talks to FOX 7 Austin's Katie Jackson about why people should consider a CPET.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Why everything has protein now as GLP-1 drugs reshape what America wants to eat
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Families sue Texas charter school claiming coach's punishment hospitalized students
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
Twelve families are suing a Texas charter school claiming a coach's punishment led to the hospitalization of 20 students.
What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
San Francisco priest donates his kidney to another priest
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
This month is a time to bring attention to a disease that impacts more than one million people in the U.S. Robert Baitte, who lives with Parkinson's, and President and CEO of The Parkinson's Foundation John Lehr talk about support, resources and what daily life with the disease really looks like.
This month is a time to bring attention to a disease that impacts more than one million people in the U.S. Robert Baitte, who lives with Parkinson's, and President and CEO of The Parkinson's Foundation John Lehr talk about support, resources and what daily life with the disease really looks like.
Ultra-processed foods and effects on muscle health
Chips, hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meat. Many the foods we eat are considered ultra-processed and are built for convenience and long shelf life. But a new study finds too much of them can actually impact muscle health. Dr. Pradeep Kumar talks about the findings.
Chips, hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meat. Many the foods we eat are considered ultra-processed and are built for convenience and long shelf life. But a new study finds too much of them can actually impact muscle health. Dr. Pradeep Kumar talks about the findings.
Xanax, popular anxiety medication, recalled: What to know
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.