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.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center partners with Dunkin’ to provide 25,000 vouchers for donors
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center offered donors a sweet deal in partnering with Dunkin’ of Houston providing 25,000 vouchers throughout the month of August.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center offered donors a sweet deal in partnering with Dunkin’ of Houston providing 25,000 vouchers throughout the month of August.
Houston Children's Charity gives out 200 beds for children in need
Houston Children's Charity (HCC), spent Saturday morning giving out 200 brand new twin beds, foundations, frames, sheets, as well as blankets and pillows to children in need.
Houston Children's Charity (HCC), spent Saturday morning giving out 200 brand new twin beds, foundations, frames, sheets, as well as blankets and pillows to children in need.
Houston woman hit with $5,000 prescription to survive pregnancy, hopes to raise awareness on the issue
A pregnant Houston woman says the blood thinner prescription she needs to stay alive will cost up to $5,000.
A pregnant Houston woman says the blood thinner prescription she needs to stay alive will cost up to $5,000.
Houston hospital pampers nurses during major nursing shortage
Texas is the second-hardest hit state by the nursing shortage. So HCA Houston Healthcare teamed up with the University of Houston to address the problem.
Texas is the second-hardest hit state by the nursing shortage. So HCA Houston Healthcare teamed up with the University of Houston to address the problem.
Texas A&M student from Houston recovers from catastrophic snowboarding accident
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
Migraines 101: Triggers and treatments
Anyone who suffers from migraines knows they can derail the day. We speak with neurologist Dr. Desiree Thomas about migraine triggers, ways to ease the pain, and when to see a doctor
Anyone who suffers from migraines knows they can derail the day. We speak with neurologist Dr. Desiree Thomas about migraine triggers, ways to ease the pain, and when to see a doctor
Health officials warn Monkeypox spread as children prepare to go back to school
As many children head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about Monkeypox as of Tuesday, there are about 9,500 cases across the U. S. and in Texas, there's about 750.
As many children head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about Monkeypox as of Tuesday, there are about 9,500 cases across the U. S. and in Texas, there's about 750.
Katy man tries to help others while battling debilitating disease
A Katy man is working with UTHealth Houston to try to find a cure for Huntington's Disease, a potentially fatal genetic disorder.
A Katy man is working with UTHealth Houston to try to find a cure for Huntington's Disease, a potentially fatal genetic disorder.