EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies

The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.

Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?

Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.

Kyle City Council drops health insurance

Kyle City Council votes to drop health insurance from its compensation plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Hays Free Press editor Ashley Kontnier to discuss.

West Nile virus in Williamson County

Williamson County health officials are warning residents about this year's busy West Nile virus season and what they can do to protect themselves.

FDA approves colon cancer blood test

Shield is a blood test from Guardant Health. Although it has been available to doctors as a screening tool, what does it mean for it to have FDA approval and how does it relate to colonoscopy screenings? Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology shares his thoughts.