Austin girl celebrates final cancer treatment after 2.5 years

An Austin cancer patient is celebrating her final treatment after being diagnosed with Leukemia two and a half years ago.

What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease

On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.

Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study

Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.

Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant

One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.

Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'

A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.

FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens

The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban

In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.

Williamson County raises awareness with Walk to End Alzheimer's

People gathered in Williamson County to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's one of the biggest walks to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Signs, symptoms, risk factors and prevention

According to the CDC, each year in the U.S., 240,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from it. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Moorehead from St. David's Medical Center to learn more.

City memo details findings of internal audit, recommendations for Austin shelter

While there is room for improvement, there is “insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations" made regarding the Northbridge Shelter, according to an internal audit conducted by Austin Public Health.

So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.