Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
Houston Astros players back local boy with complicated brain tumor
Nine-year-old Charlie Crawmer is back to hitting home runs for his All-Star team and cheering on his Houston Astros again, but that was put on hold for a while because of seizures.
Nine-year-old Charlie Crawmer is back to hitting home runs for his All-Star team and cheering on his Houston Astros again, but that was put on hold for a while because of seizures.
Report finds more people facing medical debt during pandemic
More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.
More than half of people who caught COVID-19 or lost income because of it, are now dealing with medical debt, according to a report by the non-profit healthcare advocate The Commonwealth Fund.
Parent to parent: How to combat parental burnout and feel rejuvenated
Three words all parents have said before: ‘I am tired’ and seem to be passed their breaking points during the pandemic.
Three words all parents have said before: ‘I am tired’ and seem to be passed their breaking points during the pandemic.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
Texas nursing homes turn to state for help with staffing woes as vaccine mandate looms
About 40% of Texas nursing home workers are unvaccinated and could face dismissal or quit their jobs under a federal vaccination requirement for the industry.
About 40% of Texas nursing home workers are unvaccinated and could face dismissal or quit their jobs under a federal vaccination requirement for the industry.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Flood of counterfeit pills claiming local lives, triggering alert
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan spoke one-on-one with Houston’s top Anti-Drug Cop and the grieving sister of an innocent victim to discuss an urgent national alert about the consequences of a counterfeit tablet laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan spoke one-on-one with Houston’s top Anti-Drug Cop and the grieving sister of an innocent victim to discuss an urgent national alert about the consequences of a counterfeit tablet laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
As nursing shortage is compounded by pandemic, the University of St. Thomas strives to help meet the need
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
Federal govt. announces funding for emergency contraception for Texans impacted by near-total abortion ban
The Biden administration also issued memorandums detailing two federal statutes officials say they would enforce to provide protection for patients who may need an abortion and health care providers who assist pregnant patients in certain situations.
The Biden administration also issued memorandums detailing two federal statutes officials say they would enforce to provide protection for patients who may need an abortion and health care providers who assist pregnant patients in certain situations.
Guy Talk: Men and mental health
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
$5 Million in federal funding going to Texas rural hospitals
The program designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of underserved Texans in rural hospitals through telemedicine.
The program designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of underserved Texans in rural hospitals through telemedicine.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates from opening statements
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 10 counts of fraud and two counts of conspiracy related to her now-defunct biotech company.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 10 counts of fraud and two counts of conspiracy related to her now-defunct biotech company.
Telemedicine reduces risk
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine. People have become comfortable with it. Now we're learning just how important this technology has truly become for patients.
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine. People have become comfortable with it. Now we're learning just how important this technology has truly become for patients.
Houston church leaders unite against new abortion law
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Texas doctors association says abortion ban encourages 'vigilante interference' doctor-patient relationship
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.