Austin physician speaks on how to treat rabies amid recent fox attacks
Several people in Hays County have been attacked by foxes in the past week, and many of them needed treatment because of rabies.
How to take care of your body, heart amid heat wave in Austin
Central Texas is dealing with a heat wave, causing temperatures to soar into triple-digits. An Austin cardiologist spoke about what you can do to take care of your body and heart this summer.
Donate Life Month: Pflugerville woman donates kidney to her mother
A Pflugerville woman gave her mom an incredible gift. She became a living kidney donor. Like her, if you are healthy, you too have a spare that can save a life.
Young people being diagnosed with colon cancer at higher rates; doctor speaks on prevention, screening
An Austin gastroenterologist spoke about a steady rise in colon cancer cases in younger people.
Austin doctor speaks on endometriosis, how to treat the condition
An Austin doctor spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss what endometriosis is, and how it can be treated.
Does daylight saving time have effects on heart health?
Does daylight saving time have any effect on your heart? FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.
Measles in Texas: Austin doctor speaks on recent virus outbreak
West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak, and now, Austin has confirmed its first case of the virus. An Austin doctor spoke about the recent outbreak.
Austin doctor weighs in on how to reduce your risk of heart disease
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Cancer death rates have dropped in the U.S.: report
The American Cancer Society is out with its 2025 Cancer Facts and Statistics report. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin doctor to discuss the findings.
Austin doctor raises awareness about heart disease
In this edition of Health Beat, we are focusing on American Heart Month and efforts to raise awareness.
More Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
Austin dietician speaks on nutrition for weight loss
Mackenzie Foster, lead clinical dietician at St Davids Medical Center, discussed some dos and don'ts when it comes to a new diet
Healthy foods to eat on Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and as fans gather to watch the big game, they'll, of course, be indulging in the typical Super Bowl fare. Lots of chips, dips and other fatty foods.
Cases of whooping cough spiking across the country
Cases of whooping cough are spiking across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Meena Iyer, a pediatric hospitalist with Dell Children's Medical Center, to discuss.
Austin doctor discusses effects on your heart from the holidays
Dr. Aaron Grober, a cardiologist with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the effects on your heart from the holidays.
Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season
Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.
Tips to stay safe while out on Halloween
It is Halloween and parents are getting their kids ready to go trick or treating.
2024 Austin Kidney Walk takes place Oct. 27
The annual Austin Kidney Walk is this weekend. Hundreds of people will come together to raise awareness about kidney disease and money for supportive and educational programs.
Austin doctor speaks on importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the disease, and talk about the importance of early detection and money for potentially life-saving research.
About 90K Americans on kidney transplant waiting list
According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, about 90,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time is about 3 to 5 years for a kidney from a deceased donor, but it can be much longer.