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.
Austin doctor speaks on blood cancer awareness
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Jane Chawla, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology Austin Central, to discuss blood cancer awareness.
Austin doctor speaks on prostate cancer awareness
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Austin's new health campaign launches amid steady rise in HIV diagnoses
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
Doctor speaks on importance of vaccines as children head back to school
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Frank Betanski to talk about the importance of vaccinations as children head back to school.
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.
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.