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.
Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
Houston woman becomes nurse in honor of her beloved mother
We're highlighting local nurse, Cristi Luque, this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and help others.
We're highlighting local nurse, Cristi Luque, this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and help others.
UH honoring nurses, encouraging aspiring students for National Nurses Week
It's National Nurses' Week, a time to appreciate those who are on the front lines of healthcare every single day, and who put themselves at risk to help us all get through a global pandemic.
It's National Nurses' Week, a time to appreciate those who are on the front lines of healthcare every single day, and who put themselves at risk to help us all get through a global pandemic.
California mother’s murder charge for fetal death is dropped
Addicted women might avoid health care services for fear their substance abuse could lead to criminal prosecution, California AG Rob Bonta said.
Addicted women might avoid health care services for fear their substance abuse could lead to criminal prosecution, California AG Rob Bonta said.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Beto O'Rourke holds Texas Rally for Abortion Rights in Houston
Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.
Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.
'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews
"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.
"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.
'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews
Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke is taking a stance on abortion rights in Texas after the leaked SCOTUS document showed the high court could aim to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke is taking a stance on abortion rights in Texas after the leaked SCOTUS document showed the high court could aim to overturn Roe vs. Wade.