Texas parents seek help from lawmakers for child with autism suffering worsening health conditions
A popular autistic teen and business owner is in a crisis that is baffling doctors and frightening her parents.
A popular autistic teen and business owner is in a crisis that is baffling doctors and frightening her parents.
Report says plumes of carcinogenic formaldehyde found in neighborhoods along Houston's ship channel
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's leaving many families of color that live there at a higher risk for cancer.
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's leaving many families of color that live there at a higher risk for cancer.
Grand jury declines to indict Harris County doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine, giving to loved-ones
A grand jury has declined to formally charge Dr. Hasan Gokal, a Harris County doctor accused of stealing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them to loved ones, the DA's office confirmed Wednesday.
A grand jury has declined to formally charge Dr. Hasan Gokal, a Harris County doctor accused of stealing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them to loved ones, the DA's office confirmed Wednesday.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Sending love and well wishes to Tim Miller who's hospitalized with heart problems
Houstonians and people from across the country are showing love for Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller who's in the hospital with cardiac issues.
Houstonians and people from across the country are showing love for Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller who's in the hospital with cardiac issues.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Why United Healthcare could soon deny your emergency room visits
The largest single health care company in the country is facing intense backlash for a new policy. Under it, 70 million United Healthcare subscribers could soon be on the hook for emergency room bills. Bonnie Sheeren with Houston Health Advocacy tells FOX 26 all about it.
The largest single health care company in the country is facing intense backlash for a new policy. Under it, 70 million United Healthcare subscribers could soon be on the hook for emergency room bills. Bonnie Sheeren with Houston Health Advocacy tells FOX 26 all about it.
Cost of newly approved Alzheimer's medication and what it means for the consumer
The newly approved Alzheimer's medication cost $56,000 a year after news the first new medication was approved in two decades. We're now learning more about what it could cost the consumer. So we caught up with Houston health advocacy to learn more.
The newly approved Alzheimer's medication cost $56,000 a year after news the first new medication was approved in two decades. We're now learning more about what it could cost the consumer. So we caught up with Houston health advocacy to learn more.
The cost of the new Alzheimer’s medication for those fighting the disease
Most of those battling Alzheimer’s disease are 65 and older, so Medicare comes into play for many people.
Most of those battling Alzheimer’s disease are 65 and older, so Medicare comes into play for many people.
From Houston's Fifth Ward to Harvard Medical School and beyond
It has been quite a journey for Dr. Ann Barnes who grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward. She started as a young doctor at Bentaub Hospital. Now she's the Chief Medical Executive over Harris Health System.
It has been quite a journey for Dr. Ann Barnes who grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward. She started as a young doctor at Bentaub Hospital. Now she's the Chief Medical Executive over Harris Health System.
More than 100 employees suing Houston Methodist for requiring them to get COVID-19 vaccine
According to a lawsuit provided by the attorney, a total of 117 plaintiffs are included, where they say their employer has forced them to participate in what is being described as “an experimental vaccine trial as a condition for continued employment.”
According to a lawsuit provided by the attorney, a total of 117 plaintiffs are included, where they say their employer has forced them to participate in what is being described as “an experimental vaccine trial as a condition for continued employment.”
Local family files wrongful death lawsuit against local doctor and Walgreens
A family speaking exclusively to FOX 26 after filing a lawsuit claiming their loved one passed away due to what they believe was Medical Negligence.
A family speaking exclusively to FOX 26 after filing a lawsuit claiming their loved one passed away due to what they believe was Medical Negligence.
Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of threatening Texas' health care funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
‘Great day for America’: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely ditch masks
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
Bill that would ban abortion at six weeks heads to governor's desk to become Texas law
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he intends to sign the abortion bill into law.
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he intends to sign the abortion bill into law.
Medicaid expansion for uninsured Texans had bipartisan support, but lawmakers won't pass it this session
Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
HB 326 filed to protect healthcare providers from workplace violence
The legislation does not create mandates for private clinics but would require larger providers to set up Workplace Violence Prevention Committees.
The legislation does not create mandates for private clinics but would require larger providers to set up Workplace Violence Prevention Committees.