Forever chemicals in life-saving equipment
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The Austin Firefighters Association is raising awareness about PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," and they want them banned from their equipment.

'Sloth fever': What to know about potentially deadly virus affecting US, Europe

Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.

Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week

A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.

Aging: Body grows older in bursts
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Turns out feeling "over the hill" in your 40s and 60s may not be such a joke after all. A new study finds our body has rapid changes happening in certain decades of our lives. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has details.

Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds

Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.

Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU

The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.

APH provides free Mpox vaccines as global concern grows

A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.

Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

West Nile Virus confirmed on Fort Cavazos

The Fort Cavazos Department of Public Health has confirmed that two mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Peloton to charge sizable 'activation fee' with used equipment

Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."

Georgetown dementia support group wins national grant, plans expansion

A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.