Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
This food has ‘alarmingly high’ level of pesticides, report finds
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's: CDC
The Salmonella infections have been linked to organic basil sold in Trader Joe's stores in 29 states and Washington, DC, says the CDC.
The Salmonella infections have been linked to organic basil sold in Trader Joe's stores in 29 states and Washington, DC, says the CDC.
McDade ISD helps student in need of kidney donor
McDade ISD is coming together for one of their students who is currently dealing with kidney failure.
McDade ISD is coming together for one of their students who is currently dealing with kidney failure.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Homeless man who terrorized south Austin neighborhood for months gets help
A homeless man who has terrorized a neighborhood in South Austin for years is finally getting help. Meredith Aldis has the details.
A homeless man who has terrorized a neighborhood in South Austin for years is finally getting help. Meredith Aldis has the details.
Can’t stop using Afrin and other decongestant nasal sprays? You’re not alone
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
US measles cases rising in 2024. But what’s causing the increase?
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.
City of Austin retiring COVID-19 dashboard after four years: APH
The city of Austin is retiring its COVID-19 dashboard after four years of presenting the city's pandemic data to the public.
The city of Austin is retiring its COVID-19 dashboard after four years of presenting the city's pandemic data to the public.
How wages for state-funded caregivers are impacting those with disabilities
Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Napping at work? Survey reveals how many workers sleep on the clock
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals'
The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.