Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know

Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.

What is Zyn? These nicotine pouches prompt debate

The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.

5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says

U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.

COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report

NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.

Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Georgetown police launch mental health crisis team

Georgetown police have created a new team to address the volume of mental health calls to 911 that they receive.

Heart disease is leading cause of death in men, women in Texas

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Texas. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

Biden has annual physical at Walter Reed, president ‘remains fit’ for duty, doctor says

President Joe Biden has been deemed “fit to successfully execute" his duties as president following a annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday.

Austin woman credits program for saving her life after addiction to pain pills

An Austin woman who said she was addicted to pain pills said an Austin-Travis County EMS program saved her life. She is one of 500 people who have enrolled in the program.

Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk

Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said. 

Gary Sinise's son 'Mac' dies following cancer battle

Gary Sinise' son, McCanna Anthony 'Mac' Sinise, was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Chordoma in 2018.