AG Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Pfizer, accusing the company of misrepresenting vaccine efficacy and trying to censor public discussion.

Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Mystery illness in dogs: Vets caution owners ahead of holiday travel

A mystery illness affecting dogs is spreading across the country. Thankfully, there are no reported cases in Texas, but the mystery illness has been confirmed in 14 other states.

US life expectancy soared in 2022, but remains below pre-COVID level

For years, U.S. life expectancy rose a little nearly every year. But about 10 years ago, the trend flattened and even declined some years — a stall blamed mainly on overdose deaths and suicides.

Dell Children's Medical Center adds nearly two dozen additional NICU rooms

Dell Children's Medical Center is expanding its services. The hospital opened a brand-new formula lab for newborns and nearly two dozen additional NICU rooms.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

How to eat Thanksgiving leftovers safely

While some of us are looking ahead to Christmas, many of us still have Thanksgiving leftovers in our fridge. The USDA has some advice to make sure that extra food doesn't make you sick.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

Austin urologist discusses top men's health issues

In this FOX 7 Focus, Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to delve into some of those issues that men are often reluctant to talk about.

Arizona woman being studied by scientists looking for secrets to a long life

It's a fact that people are living longer, but there is a select group of people who are in their 80s or above, but have the brain function of someone decades younger. Now, scientists want to know their secret to longevity, and an Arizona 'super ager' is helping their efforts.

How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions

They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.

More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead

U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.