What is Parvovirus B19? CDC warns 'slapped cheek' disease on the rise
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
Cucumbers recalled after salmonella outbreak in 31 states
Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella.
Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella.
Reports of rabies in Round Rock bats no reason for panic, says rescue group
The operators of the Austin Bat Refuge say Central Texans shouldn't panic over a recent report about rabies found in Round Rock.
The operators of the Austin Bat Refuge say Central Texans shouldn't panic over a recent report about rabies found in Round Rock.
Bats and rabies cases in Cental Texas
Operators of an Austin rescue and rehab center for bats say people should not panic over a recent report regarding rabies.
Operators of an Austin rescue and rehab center for bats say people should not panic over a recent report regarding rabies.
What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
Several bats in Round Rock test positive for rabies
Several bats in Round Rock have tested positive for rabies, police said.
Several bats in Round Rock have tested positive for rabies, police said.
Doctor speaks on importance of vaccines as children head back to school
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Frank Betanski to talk about the importance of vaccinations as children head back to school.
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Frank Betanski to talk about the importance of vaccinations as children head back to school.
Which color of apple is 'better' for you and why: red, green or yellow?
Nutritionists weigh in on apple color, plus whether an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Nutritionists weigh in on apple color, plus whether an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Fact-checking Tim Walz's COVID-19 lockdown protocols
No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.
No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.
Austin Public Health launches campaign amid rising HIV diagnoses
Austin Public Health (APH) is launching a campaign amid rising diagnoses of HIV in the Austin metro area.
Austin Public Health (APH) is launching a campaign amid rising diagnoses of HIV in the Austin metro area.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
Listeria outbreak: 3rd death linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall
So far about 7 million pounds of deli meats have been affected by the recall, which was issued in July.
So far about 7 million pounds of deli meats have been affected by the recall, which was issued in July.
Functional fitness at barre3: Tierra's Texas
Everything in a barre3 class is designed to better support its clients outside of the studio. Tierra checked got a workout in at barre3's downtown Austin location.
Everything in a barre3 class is designed to better support its clients outside of the studio. Tierra checked got a workout in at barre3's downtown Austin location.
IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.