Raising awareness during World Autism Month
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April is World Autism Month, which begins with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. The month is aimed at sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of the autism community. Quatiba Davis, a chief clinical officer, joins FOX 35 to talk about what autism is, how to recognize it, therapy options and more.

How important is the measles vaccine?
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Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins FOX 35 to talk about the importance of the measles vaccine. Cirigliano says the measles vaccine is important because it protects people from a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease. He says it also helps prevent the spread of measles outbreaks.

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

President Trump stands by tariffs plan
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President Donald J. Trump is standing by his new tariffs plan, saying it's a short-term pain for a longer-term gain. Last week, Trump declared foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his new order imposes responsive tariffs to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers. Trump said he refuses to let the U.S. be taken advantage of and believes that tariffs are necessary to ensure fair trade, protect American workers and reduce the trade deficit. University of South Florida Professor Emerita (Political Science) and Political Analyst Dr. Susan MacManus weigh in on the tariffs, as well as the other latest political headlines.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

How to protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
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Charon McNabb, president and founder of the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association, joins FOX 35 to talk about how to protect yourself and your family from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. This comes after Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Aaron Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning on April 2.

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.

Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio

A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know

Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.

Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks

Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.

Auto tariffs 101: Should you buy now or later?
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Joe McCabe, president and CEO of a provider of automobile industry insights called AutoForecast Solutions, joins FOX 35 to talk about President Donald Trump?s new taxes on imported cars, trucks and auto parts, which are expected to raise the price of imported vehicles by thousands. Those price increases will likely extend to American-made cars, maintenance and even car insurance. Trump said Americans shouldn?t rush to buy cars before the tariffs take effect ? he?s betting that his tariffs will cause the U.S. economy to boom.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Beef tallow vs. seed oils: What's healthier?
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Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins FOX 35 to talk about the health benefits of both beef tallow and seed oils, as well as how they compare on the health scale.

How to reach a healthy age at 70
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Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins FOX 35 to talk about how to reach the age of 70 without developing chronic disease. Cirigliano gives tips and tricks to stay healthy, including a diet packed with plans and avoiding processed food.