Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

Medicare open enrollment begins: What you need to know

Medicare open enrollment has begun. Michelle Davis with the Area Agency on Aging joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what you need to know.

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Medicare open enrollment has begun. Michelle Davis with the Aging Services Council joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what you need to know.

Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go

With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Drinking coffee or soda and its links to strokes
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You may want to consider cutting back on the amount of caffeine you have in a day. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has more on new research on drinking coffee and soda.

Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

Dusty conditions cause 'ACL flu'
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With the dry and dusty conditions at Austin City Limits Festival, many who attended are suffering from what some doctors call the "ACL flu".

CDC releases list of 2024's least sanitary cruise ships: Have you been on one?

The Vessel Sanitation Program with the CDC selects and inspects cruise ships at random if they have a foreign itinerary, a U.S. port and more than 13 passengers.

North Carolina football player dies following battle with rare lung cancer

The University of North Carolina is mourning the loss of football player Tylee Craft, 23, who passed away from a rare form of lung cancer.

Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.

Harris' doctor releases detailed report, says VP in 'excellent health'

The details in Kamala Harris' health report are in contrast to her opponent Donald Trump, who has released only limited information about his health over the years.

We Are Blood sends donations to help Hurricane Milton victims

In Central Texas, We Are Blood, is helping SunCoast Blood Centers, a blood site located just outside of Siesta Key, Florida.

Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade

After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows

The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.

Austin doctor speaks on importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the disease, and talk about the importance of early detection and money for potentially life-saving research.