Sightings of potentially toxic algae ramp up in Lady Bird Lake

Officials are reporting a rapid surge in sightings of potentially dangerous algae at Red Bud Isle and Auditorium Shores over the last couple of weeks.

Dog's death not connected to toxic algae: LCRA

The death of a dog that swam in Lake Travis on July 4 is not connected to toxic algae, according to test results from LCRA.

Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.

3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu

Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.

Eating extra dark chocolate has benefits for your heart: study

There is some good news for people who prefer to indulge in extra dark chocolate. Researchers said it has big benefits for your heart.

Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know

Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.

Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease

Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.

West Nile virus found in Georgetown; ground spraying scheduled July 12-13

Ground spraying is scheduled near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown, weather permitting, after a second positive West Nile virus mosquito sample was collected.

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.