Medicare told to reassess premium hike after price slashed on Biogen Alzheimer's drug
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Young mother, who has never smoked, battles lung cancer for 4th time
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Houston-area colleges, universities offering an on-demand sexual assault hotline
A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.
A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.
United Memorial Medical Center to lose Medicare, Medicaid contract
Federal inspectors say one of Houston?s hospital systems failed repeatedly to ensure the health and safety of its patients. And as a result, United Memorial Medical Center will lose its Medicare and Medicaid contract starting Dec. 11.
Federal inspectors say one of Houston?s hospital systems failed repeatedly to ensure the health and safety of its patients. And as a result, United Memorial Medical Center will lose its Medicare and Medicaid contract starting Dec. 11.
Debunking common myths about the flu, vaccine
Flu season is in full swing on fortunately as we start to spend more time indoors, even though it comes around every year, there are still common myths. FOX 26 consults a local doctor for clarification.
Flu season is in full swing on fortunately as we start to spend more time indoors, even though it comes around every year, there are still common myths. FOX 26 consults a local doctor for clarification.
Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
High-tech equipment saves Houston woman from COVID-19 after months in a coma
A dramatic story about a woman, who spent more than three months in a coma from COVID-19. A The Woodlands hospital used a high-tech treatment to save her life!
A dramatic story about a woman, who spent more than three months in a coma from COVID-19. A The Woodlands hospital used a high-tech treatment to save her life!
Family hoping breakthrough Spina Bifida procedure will help 'miracle baby'
A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.
A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.
Robots are getting stroke patients back on their feet
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.
Robot-assisted therapy helping to treat stroke survivors
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.
Robots are helping stroke victims get back on their feet faster than ever! The life-threatening condition is a leading cause of long-term disability and mobility issues because of permanent brain damage. That's why researchers at UTHealth are working tirelessly to find new ways to step-up therapy.
ICU Nurse assists first responders with injured fans during Astroworld tragedy
An ICU nurse attending the Astroworld Festival tells FOX 26 she's grateful to be alive after jumping into action and helping some of the injured fans amidst the danger, where eight people died and several hundred were seriously injured.
An ICU nurse attending the Astroworld Festival tells FOX 26 she's grateful to be alive after jumping into action and helping some of the injured fans amidst the danger, where eight people died and several hundred were seriously injured.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Abortion law makes it harder for Texans who have difficult pregnancies
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
Houston-area mom pushes to get AED's in all schools to save lives from cardiac arrest
A Houston-area mother is on a mission to make schools "heart safe" after losing her son to sudden cardiac arrest.
A Houston-area mother is on a mission to make schools "heart safe" after losing her son to sudden cardiac arrest.