Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
North Texas sportswriter fights against heart disease
A North Texas sports writer has spent years traveling the country covering basketball teams, but a major health scare last year put him on the sidelines.
A North Texas sports writer has spent years traveling the country covering basketball teams, but a major health scare last year put him on the sidelines.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Measles outbreak 2025: Confirmed case in Rockwall County
The Rockwall County Health Authority says there is a confirmed case of measles in the county, and it may be connected to the recent West Texas outbreak, based on the person's travel history.
The Rockwall County Health Authority says there is a confirmed case of measles in the county, and it may be connected to the recent West Texas outbreak, based on the person's travel history.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 20 new cases, state total climbs to 561
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 561 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 561 since January.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Nevada teen saves dad's life after learning CPR in class: 'I just remembered what we practiced'
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
Hundreds gather for Fort Worth March for Babies
The March of Dimes March for Babies is being held in Fort Worth this morning. The campaign looks improve the health of moms and babies across the country.
The March of Dimes March for Babies is being held in Fort Worth this morning. The campaign looks improve the health of moms and babies across the country.
Heart transplant survivor on importance of organ donors
Jeremy Curson is urging other people to become organ donors after a heart transplant saved his life. Curson says he plans to sign up soon.
Jeremy Curson is urging other people to become organ donors after a heart transplant saved his life. Curson says he plans to sign up soon.
Dallas heart transplant survivor on importance of organ donation
“Once I get out of here, I'm going to make myself a donor. I wasn't before. Someone gave me a second chance. I want to give that back," said Jeremy Curson.
“Once I get out of here, I'm going to make myself a donor. I wasn't before. Someone gave me a second chance. I want to give that back," said Jeremy Curson.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 36 new cases, state total climbs to 541
Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."
Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Health officials confirm 505 cases in state
State health officials reported 24 new measles cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of reported cases to 505.
State health officials reported 24 new measles cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of reported cases to 505.
Lubbock public health director speaks on recent measles death
FOX 4 spoke with Lubbock Public Health Director Katherine Wells about the area that has been hit hardest in this outbreak.
FOX 4 spoke with Lubbock Public Health Director Katherine Wells about the area that has been hit hardest in this outbreak.
Dallas nonprofit works to improve maternal health
There are people in Dallas who are trying to reverse a disturbing trend. Black women are statistically more likely to die from giving birth.
There are people in Dallas who are trying to reverse a disturbing trend. Black women are statistically more likely to die from giving birth.
South Dallas nonprofit working to improve maternal health
There are people in Dallas who are trying to reverse a disturbing trend. Black women are statistically more likely to die from giving birth.
There are people in Dallas who are trying to reverse a disturbing trend. Black women are statistically more likely to die from giving birth.