The 15th annual HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands event in Austin raised funds for musicians' health care through a live band competition featuring local company employees.

Ascension's electronic health records are coming back online after a ransomware attack in May. Clinics in Florida, Alabama, and Austin are recovering, with efforts to restore full access still ongoing.

Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of medical checkups for men, promoting awareness of preventable health issues and the significance of addressing physical and mental well-being.

Health experts warn of increased asthma discomfort in Austin due to high humidity and air pollution, with recent studies showing a link to emergency room visits, particularly in communities of color.

Texas health and child care providers are urged by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to prepare for an expectedly active hurricane season, by updating their emergency plans.

Lockhart, Texas may see a vote on marijuana decriminalization after advocates collect more than enough signatures to potentially get the initiative on the November ballot.

The Texas Mushroom Conference at UT Austin highlighted the potential of fungi in medicine, with discussions on psilocybin research for mental health disorders.

Fredericksburg doctor David M. Young was convicted of a $70 million Medicare fraud involving unnecessary medical prescriptions, facing up to 10 years in prison.

Drug overdoses remain the top cause of accidental death in Travis County, rising to 486 cases in 2023, with fentanyl implicated in over half. Despite a grim outlook, the rate of increase in fentanyl deaths has slowed for the first time in four years.

Off-duty firefighter Ben Liner and trained CPR bystander Gus Manke saved Dom Fusco, who collapsed from cardiac arrest in Austin. Later, Fusco reunited with Liner to express his gratitude.

Amanda Zurawski testified before the Texas Medical Board, expressing how Texas' abortion laws led to life-threatening delays in her pregnancy treatment.

Austin Independent School District introduces a yoga program, Breathe For Change, to help alleviate stress and improve behavior in students and teachers, with funding from Aetna and plans for expanding teacher certifications.

Jimmie Vaughan postpones summer tour for cancer treatment, with plans to return to the stage in the fall. He previously overcame a heart attack in December 2022.