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.