Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
Champion amputee athlete from Houston changing lives of those with disabilities
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Champion amputee athlete from Houston changing lives of those with disabilities
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
Movie about in vitro fertilization filmed in Houston with entirely local cast
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, ?Conception,? explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, ?Conception,? explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
'Conception': Movie about IVF filmed in Houston with entirely local cast
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Tarun Verma's directorial film debut, “Conception,” explores the depths some couples are willing to go through to experience just that by means of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Rideshares leave blind Dallas man stranded on the side on the road because of service dog
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Houston doctor first in the country to offer new cataracts procedure
Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.
Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Family launches lemonade stand to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital after saving daughter's life
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
Family launches lemonade stand to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital after saving daughter's life
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Cancer-causing dioxin soil sample found in Fifth Ward around Union Pacific rail yard
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.