Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend
An Austin woman has received the gift of life from one of her closest friends.
An Austin woman has received the gift of life from one of her closest friends.
Aging: Body grows older in bursts
Turns out feeling "over the hill" in your 40s and 60s may not be such a joke after all. A new study finds our body has rapid changes happening in certain decades of our lives. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has details.
Turns out feeling "over the hill" in your 40s and 60s may not be such a joke after all. A new study finds our body has rapid changes happening in certain decades of our lives. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has details.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU
The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.
The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.
APH provides free Mpox vaccines as global concern grows
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus, now recovering at home: report
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
West Nile Virus confirmed on Fort Cavazos
The Fort Cavazos Department of Public Health has confirmed that two mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
The Fort Cavazos Department of Public Health has confirmed that two mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Peloton to charge sizable 'activation fee' with used equipment
Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."
Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."
Georgetown dementia support group wins national grant, plans expansion
A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.
A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
West Nile virus found in Georgetown again; spraying set for Aug. 23-24
West Nile virus has been detected in Georgetown again, prompting another round of spraying.
West Nile virus has been detected in Georgetown again, prompting another round of spraying.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
IVF and IUI: What's the difference?
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
Buda man receives heart transplant from teen who died from fentanyl poisoning
A Buda man and a North Texas mother said they now consider each other family after he became the recipient of her son's heart. The teen died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year.
A Buda man and a North Texas mother said they now consider each other family after he became the recipient of her son's heart. The teen died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year.
Austin's new health campaign launches amid steady rise in HIV diagnoses
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Austin's new health campaign
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.