West Nile Virus cases surge in Harris County amid mosquito boom
Harris County is battling a significant increase in West Nile Virus cases as mosquito populations explode due to recent weather conditions, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions.
First artificial heart transplanted into human
The first total artificial heart with no valves was successfully implanted in a human here in Houston.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
West Nile Virus detected in Baytown mosquito samples, officials urge precautions
Baytown officials urge residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus after positive mosquito samples were detected, emphasizing preventive measures like insect repellent and eliminating standing water.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies
In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.
Back-to-school sports physicals: Importance for students, other screenings to consider
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A Houston doctor encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Importance of sports physicals for students
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A local doctor with Baylor College of Medicine encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: Mosquito boom threatens Houston residents
With standing water left behind by Hurricane Beryl, Houston faces a surge in mosquitoes, raising concerns about mosquito-borne illnesses.
Protect yourself from mosquitoes
As if Hurricane Beryl didn't do enough damage, we can also blame it for the massive amount of mosquitoes swarming the area. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on what we can do to prevent the pests from paying you a visit.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
How to decrease cancer risk
A new study looks at how people can decrease their risk of cancer by changing their unhealthy habits. FOX's Jonathan Serrie breaks down the report.