Scientists say waist-to-hip ratio better measure for healthy weight than BMI
A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.
A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.
Family of Neveah Hall awarded $95.5 million after suffering brain damage by former dentist
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
Family of Neveah Hall awarded $95.5 million after suffering brain damage by former dentist
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
2 confirmed cases of Monkeypox reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School
Cleaning and disinfecting is continuing after two confirmed cases of monkeypox were reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School, school officials said.
Cleaning and disinfecting is continuing after two confirmed cases of monkeypox were reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School, school officials said.
US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
Potentially deadly bacteria detected in Houston hospital's water supply
A sometimes-deadly bacterium has been detected in the water supply at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital.
A sometimes-deadly bacterium has been detected in the water supply at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital.
North Texas doctor deemed 'threat to public' has license suspended after patient's death
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
Quick-thinking nurse hailed as hero for saving baby who stopped breathing on flight
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
Gen Z expressing interest in sterilization amid Roe V. Wade ban
Young people are taking their reproductive choices a lot more seriously. In this segment, an OB-GYN explains the lengths Gen Z'ers will go to avoid pregnancy and parenthood.
Young people are taking their reproductive choices a lot more seriously. In this segment, an OB-GYN explains the lengths Gen Z'ers will go to avoid pregnancy and parenthood.
COVID-19 bivalent shots targeting other variants making their way to Houston
Health officials recently gave emergency authorization for the COVID-19 ‘combo shots’ to help combat variants of the coronavirus and eligible Houston residents can soon get theirs.
Health officials recently gave emergency authorization for the COVID-19 ‘combo shots’ to help combat variants of the coronavirus and eligible Houston residents can soon get theirs.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Houston mom delivers baby in same hospital that saved her life as a child
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Houston mom delivers baby in same hospital that saved her life as a child
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
New test and treatments for patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
TikTok famous: Houston-area girl goes viral after battle with cancer
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey.
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey.