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.
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.