Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
New research could potentially end peanut allergies
Whether its crunchy or smooth, peanut butter can be delicious but also deadly for some with severe allergies. However, groundbreaking research is looking to provide relief and safety to those in need.
Whether its crunchy or smooth, peanut butter can be delicious but also deadly for some with severe allergies. However, groundbreaking research is looking to provide relief and safety to those in need.
Building Better Bones: Exercising through osteoporosis
Many women who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are able to make increases to their bone density through working out and weightlifting in particular.
Many women who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are able to make increases to their bone density through working out and weightlifting in particular.
Fitness expert shares tips on how to stay fit as you age
Exercise can get more challenging the older we get, but Jamie Chauvin, a Fitness Specialist with Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics shares some helpful tips on how to stay in shape for those 65 and older.
Exercise can get more challenging the older we get, but Jamie Chauvin, a Fitness Specialist with Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics shares some helpful tips on how to stay in shape for those 65 and older.
Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
CDC flags increase in stomach bug that’s becoming 'extensively drug-resistant'
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Rapper Da Brat?s baby bump has people talking
A lot of people were surprised to see someone who is perceived to be not as feminine go through a maternity journey. Our guests talk about it.
A lot of people were surprised to see someone who is perceived to be not as feminine go through a maternity journey. Our guests talk about it.
The impact behind making Narcan available for over-the-counter use
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Houston man's new life begins with double organ transplant
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month for many reasons. It's the 8th anniversary of his heart and kidney transplant and his daughter shares a birthday with Valentine's Day. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares his journey and introduces us to his new family through the power of donation.
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month for many reasons. It's the 8th anniversary of his heart and kidney transplant and his daughter shares a birthday with Valentine's Day. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares his journey and introduces us to his new family through the power of donation.
Researchers are closer to creating birth control for men
An on-demand form of male birth control is in the works. Researchers have seen promising results after testing the drug on mice.
An on-demand form of male birth control is in the works. Researchers have seen promising results after testing the drug on mice.
Discount programs that can help you save money on medical prescriptions
Amazon is the latest to offer a discount drug program. However, with so many discount drug options, how do you choose?
Amazon is the latest to offer a discount drug program. However, with so many discount drug options, how do you choose?
HCA Houston Health Care heart patients gather for ?celebration of life?
As part of Heart Month, HCA Houston Healthcare heart patients gathered for a celebration of life at Clear Lake Heart Hospital to thank medical teams for their lifesaving efforts.
As part of Heart Month, HCA Houston Healthcare heart patients gathered for a celebration of life at Clear Lake Heart Hospital to thank medical teams for their lifesaving efforts.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
Houston father spreads life-saving message after son passed from cardiac arrest
A Houston father is headed to Arizona for the Super Bowl this week but it actually isn't the game that's the highlight of his trip. Scott Stephens lost his son Cody from sudden cardiac arrest while in his father's recliner.
A Houston father is headed to Arizona for the Super Bowl this week but it actually isn't the game that's the highlight of his trip. Scott Stephens lost his son Cody from sudden cardiac arrest while in his father's recliner.