Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Abortions in Texas resume after Harris County judge blocks pre-Roe ban
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Houston confirms 3rd case of monkeypox, health officials say 'threat remains low'
This new case comes a day after health experts confirmed a second case, and just a week after confirming Houston's first case.
This new case comes a day after health experts confirmed a second case, and just a week after confirming Houston's first case.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Houston health officials confirm second monkeypox case
Officials with Houston Health Department noted a resident recently came back from traveling internationally, much like the first case, but said the two are not connected.
Officials with Houston Health Department noted a resident recently came back from traveling internationally, much like the first case, but said the two are not connected.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Mark Cuban's online pharmacy: Are the savings realistic?
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Texas Children's Hospital to start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children, 6 months to 5 years
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Houston confirms first monkeypox infection, threat remains low
“The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low,” health officials said in a press statement. “Monkeypox is rare and doesn’t spread easily between people without close, personal, skin-to-skin contact.”
“The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low,” health officials said in a press statement. “Monkeypox is rare and doesn’t spread easily between people without close, personal, skin-to-skin contact.”
100 million Americans carry medical debt with some owing more than $10K, poll finds
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death
A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.
A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to fund pediatric infectious disease research
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Woman says hip injections at Houston spa caused pain, disfigurement
Houston Police investigating woman's complaint of health problems after hip injections at a Houston spa.
Houston Police investigating woman's complaint of health problems after hip injections at a Houston spa.
First sample of West Nile Virus found in northeast Harris County
Houston residents are encouraged to stay safe from mosquitos after a sample of West Nile Virus was confirmed near Humble, Texas in northeast Houston.
Houston residents are encouraged to stay safe from mosquitos after a sample of West Nile Virus was confirmed near Humble, Texas in northeast Houston.
Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him
A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.
A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.
Houston area leaders, health experts working to ensure expectant Black mothers receive proper care
According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than other groups in the U.S. that and the alarming premature birth rate for Black women in Harris County has leaders meeting Saturday looking for solutions. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards brings us their plan to save mothers' lives
According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than other groups in the U.S. that and the alarming premature birth rate for Black women in Harris County has leaders meeting Saturday looking for solutions. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards brings us their plan to save mothers' lives
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Hispanics with chest pain waited longer than others in Atlanta ER, study shows
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.