US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
PLACES: Improving public health
In the world of health, PLACES is used as a tool to improve public health and Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology talks more about it.
In the world of health, PLACES is used as a tool to improve public health and Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology talks more about it.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease
Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Flu shots: When you should get it
It's flu season and experts say it's best to get your flu shot now before the usual spike in cases starts to happen. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has all the details.
It's flu season and experts say it's best to get your flu shot now before the usual spike in cases starts to happen. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has all the details.
Lack of mental health resources is impacting Kyle police officers
The lack of mental health resources in the state is impacting Kyle police officers’ ability to respond to incidents. The police chief said officers spend hours each week transporting patients instead of fighting crime on the streets.
The lack of mental health resources in the state is impacting Kyle police officers’ ability to respond to incidents. The police chief said officers spend hours each week transporting patients instead of fighting crime on the streets.
Texas doctors concerned about rising number of babies born with syphilis
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
TEA commissioner calls for phones to be banned from Texas classrooms
Commissioner Mike Morath called phones a distraction that are “extremely harmful for student learning."
Commissioner Mike Morath called phones a distraction that are “extremely harmful for student learning."
Which cities are best for women? Study highlights economic, health, and safety
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Report details the lesser known link between alcohol and cancer risk
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
TEA commissioner calls on cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.
Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.
Austin doctor speaks on blood cancer awareness
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Jane Chawla, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology Austin Central, to discuss blood cancer awareness.
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Jane Chawla, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology Austin Central, to discuss blood cancer awareness.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Caffeine: More than a pick-me-up?
Caffeine often gets a bad rap but Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology discusses a new study that finds caffeine may have some benefits to your health.
Caffeine often gets a bad rap but Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology discusses a new study that finds caffeine may have some benefits to your health.
Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million by 2050, study suggests
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.