Doctors seeing more stroke patients under 65
Doctors are seeing more stroke patients under the age of 65. Dr. Farzan Ghosianzadeh joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to talk about why and what to look out for in this HealthBeat.
Eating extra dark chocolate has benefits for your heart: study
There is some good news for people who prefer to indulge in extra dark chocolate. Researchers said it has big benefits for your heart.
Texans warned about mercury poisoning from skin cream purchased in Mexico
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning Texans to be careful about buying skin cream in Mexico, after someone reported symptoms of mercury poisoning.
Austin doctor urges men to prioritize health during Men's Health Month
June is men's health month, which is an opportunity to remind men to prioritize their health. Dr. LeRoy Jones, a urologist with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Austin doctor speaks on signs, symptoms of heat stroke and exhaustion
Summer is here, but Central Texas has been feeling the heat for a while now. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with ER Dr. Ryan McCorkle with St. David's Medical Center for more.
Texas doctor working to improve menopause care in the U.S. with new book
Menopause is gaining momentum, thanks in large part to a doctor in Galveston, Texas, who has made it her mission to educate and empower women.
Texas woman, two-time melanoma survivor, raises awareness about skin cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, while melanoma accounts for only one percent of skin cancer cases, it causes a majority of skin cancer deaths.
Irregular heartbeat is more dangerous in younger people: study
A new study has found an irregular heartbeat that affects millions of Americans is more dangerous than people under the age of 65 than previously thought.
Woman's cardiovascular risks increase after going through menopause: study
An Austin cardiologist spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss a recent study that found a woman's cardiovascular risks sharply increase after going through menopause.
Mosquitos, and their diseases, return to central Texas with warmer, wet weather
The city of Austin says that mosquitos have made somewhat of an early arrival. We take a look at what you can do to mitigate the risks of these disease-carrying pests.
Austin doctor speaks on new clinical trial to prevent melanoma reoccurrence
A new clinical trial using MRNA technology to prevent melanoma reoccurrence is underway. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to lead trial investigator Dr. Jeff Yorio.
Austin doctor discusses breast cancer risk assessment that helped actress
Actress Olivia Munn revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy last year.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Austin surgeon speaks on risks, prevention
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this Health Beat segment, Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin colorectal surgeon about risks and prevention.
Dripping Springs woman becomes living kidney donor for friend in another state
A Dripping Springs woman is sharing her story about donating a kidney to a friend in another state without leaving Central Texas in this HealthBeat.
New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart failure treatment
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
Less sleep, higher risk for heart disease in women: study
A new study on heart disease in women has found that the less hours of sleep you get, the higher the risk of heart disease as you age. Rebecca Thomas has more in this HealthBeat.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.
Heart disease is leading cause of death in men, women in Texas
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Texas. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Georgetown man beats odds after diagnosis decades ago
A Georgetown man has defied the odds after his diagnosis of heart disease decades ago.
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.