Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says

A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.

NY health officials confirm lead case tied to applesauce recall

Health officials in New York confirmed that a case of lead poisoning is linked to the recall of applesauce products. Three brands of apple cinnamon pouches were recalled last month.

Cedar fever season: How to manage allergies

According to Texas A&M Forest Service in Central Texas, there is an uptick of Juniper Pollen at the beginning of December, peaking in late December or early January.

Texas among worst states for brain health in the nation, according to new study

A health company, Life Extension, release a study ranking the best to worst states for brain health using the most recent data from the (CDC) Centers for Disease and Prevention.

Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure

Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.

More people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of year: report

According to the American Heart Association, more people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of the year. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin cardiologist to discuss.

Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds

A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.

Mama June's daughter Anna dead at 29

Mama June announced Sunday that her 29-year-old daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, died following a cancer battle.

STI testing urged as public health officials see rising infection numbers

The CDC says that infection levels for many STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, have increased across the U.S. and city public health officials say Austin-Travis County is following suit.

Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban

The judge said she would grant a temporary restraining order that would allow Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, to have an abortion. That decision is likely to be appealed by the state.

CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs

One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.