Case of human plague confirmed in Oregon

Health officials have confirmed a case of human plague in an Oregon resident who was likely infected by their cat.

Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious

Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.

The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick

It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.

Are psychedelics the future of treating veteran mental health?

Can psychedelics help treat veteran mental health issues? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Mitch Fuller with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars to learn more.

Toby Keith death: Austin surgical oncologist speaks on stomach cancer

Earlier this week, country music star Toby Keith died after a battle with stomach cancer. An Austin surgical oncologist talked about the risks and symptoms in a Health Beat with Rebecca Thomas.

Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests

Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.

Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications

The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says

The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.

Blood donations hit 20-year low, Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors

The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Will King Charles III abdicate the throne following cancer diagnosis?

The 75-year-old monarch is undergoing treatment and has been advised by doctors "to postpone public-facing duties," the statement continued.

Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why

Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.

Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks

Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."