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.
What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell opens up about 20-year-old son
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Pain on the brain: Thinking too hard can actually hurt, a new study says
A new study published by the American Psychological Association finds that mental exertion may lead to negative feelings and frustration.
A new study published by the American Psychological Association finds that mental exertion may lead to negative feelings and frustration.
'Star Wars' actor Daisy Ridley diagnosed with Graves' disease after blaming symptoms on 'stressful' role
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
FDA issues warning on oysters potentially contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni
The FDA has issued a warning against selling or buying oysters from Lewis Bay, Massachusetts, due to potential contamination with Campylobacter jejuni.
The FDA has issued a warning against selling or buying oysters from Lewis Bay, Massachusetts, due to potential contamination with Campylobacter jejuni.
Kyle City Council drops health insurance
Kyle City Council votes to drop health insurance from its compensation plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Hays Free Press editor Ashley Kontnier to discuss.
Kyle City Council votes to drop health insurance from its compensation plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Hays Free Press editor Ashley Kontnier to discuss.
Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Boar's Head recall: Woman files class action lawsuit against deli company
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
Williamson County warning about busy West Nile Virus season
Williamson County health officials are warning residents about this year's busy West Nile virus season after five traps tested positive at the end of July.
Williamson County health officials are warning residents about this year's busy West Nile virus season after five traps tested positive at the end of July.
West Nile virus in Williamson County
Williamson County health officials are warning residents about this year's busy West Nile virus season and what they can do to protect themselves.
Williamson County health officials are warning residents about this year's busy West Nile virus season and what they can do to protect themselves.