FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring

Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Mounjaro, typically for diabetes treatment, helped dieters lose 60 pounds in new study

Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.

Mary Lou Retton health update from family: 'Remarkable' progress

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.

This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation

The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.

Mary Lou Retton's daughter shares health update, thanks for love and support

Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

Southeast Austin residents concerned about cluster of nearby rock crushing plants

After learning that several rock crushing plants surround a Southeast Austin neighborhood, residents are concerned about potential health issues, and they are pushing back. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the story.

Florida settles lawsuit over alleged witholding of COVID-19 data

Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information on the virus’ spread online.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Doctor who prescribed ketamine treatments testifies in $220 million case

One day after Maya Kowalski, the teenager at the center of a $220 million lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital took the stand, the doctor who diagnosed Maya with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, and prescribed ketamine treatments testified in court.