Will abortion pills remain on the market?
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
14-year-old dialysis patient deported while receiving treatment, officials discuss details
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
'Walk With a Doc' brings healthy living to Acres Home community
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Houston-area family finds renewed faith after head-on crash ahead of Mother's Day
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Houston family finds renewed faith after head-on crash
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
COVID-19 Pandemic-era rules coming to an end Thursday
Along with Title 42, several COVID-19 era rules are ending that could impact everything from international travel, federal assistance programs, and more.
Along with Title 42, several COVID-19 era rules are ending that could impact everything from international travel, federal assistance programs, and more.
Why more Americans are going to therapy
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
Moderate drinking doesn?t have health benefits: study
New research rejects everything we've been led to believe about daily drinks having health benefits. Dr. Gary Seale, Regional Director of Clinical Services at Centre for Neuro Skills in Houston shares how substance misuse can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clot disorders, diabetes, and hypertension--all of which can lead to stroke.
New research rejects everything we've been led to believe about daily drinks having health benefits. Dr. Gary Seale, Regional Director of Clinical Services at Centre for Neuro Skills in Houston shares how substance misuse can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clot disorders, diabetes, and hypertension--all of which can lead to stroke.
Spotlighting Houston-area nurse at St. Luke?s Health as part of Nurses Week
Omorowa Obanor, a Nurse Researcher at St. Luke's Health in Houston is being honored for her efforts to advance the nursing field through research that has positively impacted patient outcomes. At the same time, she is moving the profession forward with human kindness - an overwhelming commitment to matching her compassion for care with acts of kindness to patients, fellow care staff, and the community.
Omorowa Obanor, a Nurse Researcher at St. Luke's Health in Houston is being honored for her efforts to advance the nursing field through research that has positively impacted patient outcomes. At the same time, she is moving the profession forward with human kindness - an overwhelming commitment to matching her compassion for care with acts of kindness to patients, fellow care staff, and the community.
Nothing sour about this: Why we should eat more grapes
We all know grapes are a healthy and delicious snack, but are they healthier than we thought? Dolores Woods, RDN Nutritionist with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health shares more.
We all know grapes are a healthy and delicious snack, but are they healthier than we thought? Dolores Woods, RDN Nutritionist with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health shares more.
Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces with nonprofits for Black men to seek therapy
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.
Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces for Black men to seek therapy
Femi Olukoya is a licensed psychotherapist at Sandcastle Pysch, who joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and was shipped to Iraq immediately. For that reason, he helps to create safe spaces for men to gather, talk, and deal with the emotions they may never share with others. Watch the full conversation with our Sherman Desselle.
Femi Olukoya is a licensed psychotherapist at Sandcastle Pysch, who joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and was shipped to Iraq immediately. For that reason, he helps to create safe spaces for men to gather, talk, and deal with the emotions they may never share with others. Watch the full conversation with our Sherman Desselle.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Affordable mental healthcare patients can turn to even for the uninsured
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
Texas named 9th best state for nurses, according to WalletHub study
Texas was also said to have the number one monthly average starting salary for nurses, and the 10th average annual salary.
Texas was also said to have the number one monthly average starting salary for nurses, and the 10th average annual salary.
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.