Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say

Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.

DEA: More than 379 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl seized in 2022

It’s unclear if any of the fentanyl seized over the last year was found in Central Texas, but there’s no doubt that fentanyl has already left its mark locally.

Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'

The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.

3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025

PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.

Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise

Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Central Texas ERs seeing concerning numbers of flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases

Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study

The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.

Austin firefighters walk 22 miles to support battalion chief battling cancer

Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' mother addresses son's death: 'I can't use words right now'

"Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts and phone calls," Connie Boss Alexander said on social media. "I can't use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can."

Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.