West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Deli meat listeria outbreak: recall remains
The deli meat recall remains in effect following an outbreak that has hospitalized multiple people across 18 states and resulted in 18 deaths. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has more on listeria.
The deli meat recall remains in effect following an outbreak that has hospitalized multiple people across 18 states and resulted in 18 deaths. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has more on listeria.
UT Austin researchers discover antibody to protect against all COVID-19 variants
UT Austin researchers believe they've made a big discovery to fight all future variants of COVID-19.
UT Austin researchers believe they've made a big discovery to fight all future variants of COVID-19.
Antibody discovered to protect against COVID-19
UT Austin researchers believe they've made a big discovery to fight all future variants of COVID-19.
UT Austin researchers believe they've made a big discovery to fight all future variants of COVID-19.
Austin doctor speaks on prostate cancer awareness
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer awareness month
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Boar's Head deadly listeria outbreak: Food safety lawyer asks Congress to investigate
A food safety attorney is calling on lawmakers to investigate Boar's Head after discovering three years of inspection reports.
A food safety attorney is calling on lawmakers to investigate Boar's Head after discovering three years of inspection reports.
Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
Texas Wellness Day
Christina Wilson with Swift Fit Events joins Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow to talk about Texas Wellness Day.
Christina Wilson with Swift Fit Events joins Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow to talk about Texas Wellness Day.
FDA says smokers under 30 now have to show ID for tobacco
The FDA has announced new rules raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, further strengthening efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco products. These changes, effective September 30, 2024, build on the 2019 legislation that increased the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.
The FDA has announced new rules raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, further strengthening efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco products. These changes, effective September 30, 2024, build on the 2019 legislation that increased the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.
West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know
Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak had ‘meat overspray’ on walls, ceiling, records show
Inspectors found meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. They also found mold, insects and liquid dripping from ceilings.
Inspectors found meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. They also found mold, insects and liquid dripping from ceilings.
Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah gives update on his 'painful' dementia battle
Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, opened up about how she feels connected to her father during his battle with dementia.
Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, opened up about how she feels connected to her father during his battle with dementia.
Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend
For the past 33 years Andrei Thomas and Rhonda Johnson have been inseparable from small moments to hard times so it's no surprise that when Andrei needed a kidney, Rhonda stepped up.
For the past 33 years Andrei Thomas and Rhonda Johnson have been inseparable from small moments to hard times so it's no surprise that when Andrei needed a kidney, Rhonda stepped up.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
West Nile Virus: Texas has most cases in U.S.
It's still peak mosquito season and Texas currently has more cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology shares some insight.
It's still peak mosquito season and Texas currently has more cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology shares some insight.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.