Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know

Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death

A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana. 

Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says

A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”

Plano company makes breakthrough nuclear material
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A Plano company is making material that can be used to fight cancer and power nuclear reactors. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Plano company makes breakthrough on cancer treatment material

A Plano-based company has made a breakthrough in making materials in cancer treatment that help fight cancer cells from within the body.

Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb

The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer. 

North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive

North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Dallas County reports first measles case of 2026
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The Dallas County Health Department is alerting the public to a confirmed case of measles, with three spots where the patient may have exposed more people. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.

Dallas County confirms measles case with 3 locations for exposure

Dallas County health officials confirmed a measles case and identified three potential exposure locations in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco earlier this month.

Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba

An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.

‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.