5 Austin-Travis County residents test positive for dengue fever

Five Austin-Travis County residents have tested positive for dengue fever so far this year after traveling internationally according to city officials.

Browns great Bernie Kosar reveals Parkinson's, liver disease diagnoses: 'I felt like death'

Cleveland Browns great Bernie Kosar, who led the team to three AFC championship game appearances, says he has liver disease and was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. 

Biden's health: Doctor's letter addresses Parkinson's concerns

The White House on Monday night released a letter from President Biden's doctor responding to questions about the president's health.

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Texans warned about mercury poisoning from skin cream purchased in Mexico

The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning Texans to be careful about buying skin cream in Mexico, after someone reported symptoms of mercury poisoning.

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

West Nile virus found in Taylor mosquito pool: WCCHD

Another mosquito trap in Williamson County has tested positive for West Nile virus, this time in Taylor.

FDA bans BVO: Here’s which beverages contain the food additive

The FDA found that BVO is “no longer considered safe" after studies found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.

Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped

Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.

Jamie Foxx opens up: 'I was gone for 20 days'

The actor suffered a “medical complication" that landed him in the hospital for several weeks in 2023.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.