New CDC document reveals how new information about delta variant transmissibility
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
Sports psychologist, athletes, pushing for more mental health awareness in athletics
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile?s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile?s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Children's Hospital reports increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to delta variant
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
Texas Children's Hospital reports increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to delta variant
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
'I don't need money, I just need a kidney: Local actor, former FOX 26 employee in need of a 2nd transplant
A Houston-based actor/producer and former FOX 26 employee, who had a kidney transplant back in 2007 is in need of a second donor.
A Houston-based actor/producer and former FOX 26 employee, who had a kidney transplant back in 2007 is in need of a second donor.
Health officials encourage those who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as numbers begin to stall
As the number of Covid-19 cases rises once again across the nation, there's another strong push from health care officials to get the unvaccinated to change their minds.
As the number of Covid-19 cases rises once again across the nation, there's another strong push from health care officials to get the unvaccinated to change their minds.
Free heart screening to be held for children, young adults in Fort Bend County
Two events to help raise awareness for heart health in children and adults up to their mid-20s are set to happen in Fort Bend County. See how you can sign up!
Two events to help raise awareness for heart health in children and adults up to their mid-20s are set to happen in Fort Bend County. See how you can sign up!
"Don't play Russian roulette with your life," DEA Chief warns of deadly fentanyl-laced 'counterfeit' pills
The U.S.has seen a staggering increase in overdose deaths. So, FOX 26 Houston spoke with the leader of Houston's Drug Enforcement Administration about this growing concern.
The U.S.has seen a staggering increase in overdose deaths. So, FOX 26 Houston spoke with the leader of Houston's Drug Enforcement Administration about this growing concern.
Local actor, former FOX 26 employee in need of a second kidney transplant
A Houston-based actor/producer, who underwent a kidney transplant back in 2007 tells FOX 26 Houston he is in need of a second transplant.
A Houston-based actor/producer, who underwent a kidney transplant back in 2007 tells FOX 26 Houston he is in need of a second transplant.
Affordable Care Act open enrollment until August 15
For those who are uninsured or even if you have the plan, the marketplace allows you to see what type of health insurance you may qualify for.
For those who are uninsured or even if you have the plan, the marketplace allows you to see what type of health insurance you may qualify for.
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.