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.

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.