Consumers in US could face cold-cut crisis as virus ravages pig farms in Italy
Twelve countries have banned the import of Italian pork delicacies, like prosciutto, because of swine fever in Italy.
Twelve countries have banned the import of Italian pork delicacies, like prosciutto, because of swine fever in Italy.
Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk
Here are some tips for moving kids away from processed foods.
Here are some tips for moving kids away from processed foods.
Georgetown couple sentenced to federal prison for COVID-era PPP loan fraud
A Georgetown couple has been sentenced to a combined 32 years in federal prison for their part in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program out of millions.
A Georgetown couple has been sentenced to a combined 32 years in federal prison for their part in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program out of millions.
2 human cases of bird flu confirmed in California, CDC says — here’s what to know
The two bird flu cases in California bring the total to 16 cases in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The two bird flu cases in California bring the total to 16 cases in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preparing for elderly care
When a loved one reaches the later stages of life, their family many times will have to make difficult decisions about their care. Here to talk more about this is Sienna Lindemann with the Aging Services Council.
When a loved one reaches the later stages of life, their family many times will have to make difficult decisions about their care. Here to talk more about this is Sienna Lindemann with the Aging Services Council.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high
More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.
More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.
Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
Breast cancer deaths down but occurrences up
Statistics show that there's a decline in the rate of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. but occurrences of the disease has increased particularly among younger individuals. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has details.
Statistics show that there's a decline in the rate of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. but occurrences of the disease has increased particularly among younger individuals. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology has details.
Are emotional sports reactions bad for your heart?
It's prime football season and the end to baseball season and no matter what sport you like, the emotions of wins and losses may have an affect on your heart. FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti explains.
It's prime football season and the end to baseball season and no matter what sport you like, the emotions of wins and losses may have an affect on your heart. FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti explains.
Over 1 in 3 children worldwide are nearsighted, study finds
A recent study reveals that over 1 in 3 children worldwide are currently nearsighted, with rates expected to rise further by 2050.
A recent study reveals that over 1 in 3 children worldwide are currently nearsighted, with rates expected to rise further by 2050.
CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Ellen DeGeneres shares three recent health diagnoses during special
During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she got candid about aging.
During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she got candid about aging.
About 90K Americans on kidney transplant waiting list
According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, about 90,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time is about 3 to 5 years for a kidney from a deceased donor, but it can be much longer.
According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, about 90,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time is about 3 to 5 years for a kidney from a deceased donor, but it can be much longer.
Austin Public Health investigates possible increase in human West Nile virus cases
Officials at Austin Public Health told FOX 7 they are now actively investigating about a dozen possible human West Nile virus cases.
Officials at Austin Public Health told FOX 7 they are now actively investigating about a dozen possible human West Nile virus cases.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
PLACES: Improving public health
In the world of health, PLACES is used as a tool to improve public health and Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology talks more about it.
In the world of health, PLACES is used as a tool to improve public health and Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology talks more about it.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease
Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.