Austin Public Health launches campaign amid rising HIV diagnoses
Austin Public Health (APH) is launching a campaign amid rising diagnoses of HIV in the Austin metro area.
Survival rates for lung cancer are improving: American Lung Association
While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Lung Association, survival rates are improving.
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.
