Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
Emory Healthcare responds to 'disrespectful' TikTok about maternity patients
The health system said in a statement it took "appropriate actions" against the "former employees" after an investigation.
The health system said in a statement it took "appropriate actions" against the "former employees" after an investigation.
Examining the risks of colon cancer in the wake of Kristie Alley?s passing
Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Dr. Bidhan Das, a Colorectal surgeon with UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, discusses the symptoms of colon cancer and why is it on the rise among younger patients.
Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Dr. Bidhan Das, a Colorectal surgeon with UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, discusses the symptoms of colon cancer and why is it on the rise among younger patients.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
October ransomware attack at St. Luke's now affecting employee's paychecks
During those weeks, when an online payroll system was also affected, staff hours were tallied manually. Now the hospital has told some employees they were overpaid. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka has more.
During those weeks, when an online payroll system was also affected, staff hours were tallied manually. Now the hospital has told some employees they were overpaid. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka has more.
How does a city as large as Houston suffer such a water plant purification issue?
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
TikTok Doctors: Behind the popular trend of getting medical advice on social media
Medical influencers are popping up all over social media and it may sound unusual but plenty of doctors are racking up millions of views with online advice.
Medical influencers are popping up all over social media and it may sound unusual but plenty of doctors are racking up millions of views with online advice.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
Texas City community joins together to support young boy with stage 3 cancer
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Promising experimental Alzheimer's treatment
One Georgia couple has some hope after a possible breakthrough in an Alzheimer's drug that can reduce thinking declines by about 27%.
One Georgia couple has some hope after a possible breakthrough in an Alzheimer's drug that can reduce thinking declines by about 27%.
Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
Preventing breast cancer: advice from a doctor you've likely never heard before
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Lower wages and burnout worsening home nursing shortage for families
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Man shares battle with breast cancer to help raise awareness
It's something that's often overlooked; almost 3,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 since only 1% of cases are in men, but a Sugar Land patient wants to be the voice for guys and encouragement to never ignore symptoms.
It's something that's often overlooked; almost 3,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 since only 1% of cases are in men, but a Sugar Land patient wants to be the voice for guys and encouragement to never ignore symptoms.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.