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.
4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer: study
Systemic review of decades of research into potential health effects from radio wave exposure shows that cell phones are not linked to brain cancer. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about the findings.
Systemic review of decades of research into potential health effects from radio wave exposure shows that cell phones are not linked to brain cancer. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about the findings.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity
The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.
The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.
High levels of lead detected in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice blends, report says
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
'Dead butt syndrome' can happen after sitting too long: How to avoid the condition
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
Boar's Head will close plant linked to listeria recall; will stop making liverwurst
The liverwurst was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others.
The liverwurst was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others.
Humans age rapidly in two 'bursts' at these ages, according to study
A Stanford study reveals two rapid aging phases during our lifespan, occurring around ages 44 and 60. The research suggests lifestyle changes to manage these aging "bursts."
A Stanford study reveals two rapid aging phases during our lifespan, occurring around ages 44 and 60. The research suggests lifestyle changes to manage these aging "bursts."
Breast cancer screenings to include new analysis
Reports and results for women's breast exams will now include analysis of the density of their breasts. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has more on why this is important.
Reports and results for women's breast exams will now include analysis of the density of their breasts. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has more on why this is important.