Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ

Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading. 

Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility

A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.

Texas to ban candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Texas will ban SNAP purchases of candy, gum, and sweetened drinks starting April 1, becoming the first state to implement such restrictions.

76-year-old says Texas Children's Hospital saved her from advanced heart failure

Catherine Martin was 75-years-old when she was in advanced heart failure and found specialized care at Texas Children’s Hospital. She moved from Louisiana to Texas to get the help she needed after her husband's death.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease program helped save woman's life
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Catherine Martin was 75-years-old when she was in advanced heart failure and found specialized care at Texas Children’s Hospital. She moved from Louisiana to Texas to get the help she needed after her husband's death.

Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds

A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.

Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Ultrasound treatment stopping tremors without surgery

A woman diagnosed with essential tremor found relief through MRI-guided focused ultrasound in The Woodlands.

Non-surgical solution to stop tremors
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A woman diagnosed with essential tremor found relief through MRI-guided focused ultrasound in The Woodlands. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to a neurologist and a patient who underwent treatment.

Casey Means faces hearing as Trump’s pick for surgeon general

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.

States sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy. What we know

Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over its adjustments to vaccine recommendations for children. The CDC said it would stop recommending kids be immunized against the flu, RSV, and other infections.

New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood donors show signs of prediabetes and diabetes

Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C diabetes screenings to successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.