Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Houston ranked 2nd for residents unable to afford a doctor: study
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
House lawmakers hold hearing to get more answers about baby formula recalls, FDA?s response
This comes after a top food safety official concerning the 2022 baby formula shortage made eye-opening accusations.
This comes after a top food safety official concerning the 2022 baby formula shortage made eye-opening accusations.
3-time olympian shares colon cancer journey to help spread awareness, prevention
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
3-time olympian shares colon cancer journey to help spread awareness, prevention
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey?never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey?never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Lawmakers grill Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
How to shop for new insurance if you lose Medicaid coverage
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
$6M reproductive health access fund announced for women in Harris County
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and health experts announced a $6M reproductive health access fund. The Fund, financed by American Rescue Plan Act, will help women get contraception and screenings at clinics operated by HCPH and other providers.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and health experts announced a $6M reproductive health access fund. The Fund, financed by American Rescue Plan Act, will help women get contraception and screenings at clinics operated by HCPH and other providers.
Understanding Spring Seasonal Allergies, prevention, treatments
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus shares how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus shares how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Allergy specialist breaks down seasonal allergies, prevention, treatment in Houston
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. CVS MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus tells FOX 26 how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. CVS MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus tells FOX 26 how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.
Axelrad Beer Garden serving A.I. generated cocktails
FOX 26?s Ruben Dominguez gives us a look at A.I.-generated drinks served at Axelrad Beer Garden in Houston and how it all works and who makes cocktails better. Humans or machines?
FOX 26?s Ruben Dominguez gives us a look at A.I.-generated drinks served at Axelrad Beer Garden in Houston and how it all works and who makes cocktails better. Humans or machines?
New clinic opens to treat a once rare condition that's becoming more prevalent
Don Elliot thought he was just working out too hard when his arms started twitching, but the sensations started creeping higher up his body. Tests revealed those twitches were actually seizures and was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis.
Don Elliot thought he was just working out too hard when his arms started twitching, but the sensations started creeping higher up his body. Tests revealed those twitches were actually seizures and was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis.
Dietician ?weighs in? on man eating McDonald?s for weight loss approach
Brett Singer, a Dietitian with Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute shares his thoughts after hearing about a man who is losing weight while eating McDonald?s for 100 days.
Brett Singer, a Dietitian with Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute shares his thoughts after hearing about a man who is losing weight while eating McDonald?s for 100 days.
Man ate McDonald?s for 100 days for weight loss, shares his secrets
Kevin Maginnis talks to the FOX 26 Houston Morning Team about his plan to only eat McDonald?s for 100 Days. He says he is losing weight with his plan to eat each McDonald's meal cut in half.
Kevin Maginnis talks to the FOX 26 Houston Morning Team about his plan to only eat McDonald?s for 100 Days. He says he is losing weight with his plan to eat each McDonald's meal cut in half.
New clinic opens to treat a once rare condition that's becoming more prevalent
Don Elliot thought he was just working out too hard when his arms started twitching, but the sensations started creeping higher up his body. Tests revealed those twitches were actually seizures and was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis.
Don Elliot thought he was just working out too hard when his arms started twitching, but the sensations started creeping higher up his body. Tests revealed those twitches were actually seizures and was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis.