FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Houston City Council approves $5M to relocate Fifth Ward residents from cancer cluster
The funding will help relocate residents from the Fifth Ward cancer cluster, following years of community advocacy. Residents demand more accountability from Union Pacific Railroad.
The funding will help relocate residents from the Fifth Ward cancer cluster, following years of community advocacy. Residents demand more accountability from Union Pacific Railroad.
Cattle Baron's Ball raises millions in Houston with country music headliners
The Cattle Baron's Ball has raised more than $41 million in Houston through the years to help in the fight against cancer.
The Cattle Baron's Ball has raised more than $41 million in Houston through the years to help in the fight against cancer.
Enkyboy Brice Gonzalez throws first pitch to honor father on Colon Cancer Awareness Night
Enkyboys member and Houston resident Brice Gonzalez threw the ceremonial first pitch for the annual Colon Cancer Awareness Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game in honor of his father who passed away.
Enkyboys member and Houston resident Brice Gonzalez threw the ceremonial first pitch for the annual Colon Cancer Awareness Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game in honor of his father who passed away.
Study: Increase in cancer in young people
A new study reveals a startling 79 percent surge in new cancer cases among people under the age of 50. FOX's Sharon Crowley spoke to doctors about the trend.
A new study reveals a startling 79 percent surge in new cancer cases among people under the age of 50. FOX's Sharon Crowley spoke to doctors about the trend.
Humble teacher, cancer fighter touts new state law to help patients
Michelle Cappel is raising awareness about an important test she believes can help save cancer patient's lives, and her advocacy helped put new laws into place to make sure everyone in Texas has that option.
Michelle Cappel is raising awareness about an important test she believes can help save cancer patient's lives, and her advocacy helped put new laws into place to make sure everyone in Texas has that option.
Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
Infant girl's story of surviving cancer
One young girl, just four months old, already has a story of survival. It all began with a mother's intuition after her daughter woke up one morning feeling well. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin share more on the story.
One young girl, just four months old, already has a story of survival. It all began with a mother's intuition after her daughter woke up one morning feeling well. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin share more on the story.
Another Fifth Ward resident has died of cancer where cluster has been identified
Another Fifth Ward resident, who was living in the area of where a cancer cluster was identified by the state, died of cancer two weeks ago.
Another Fifth Ward resident, who was living in the area of where a cancer cluster was identified by the state, died of cancer two weeks ago.
MD Anderson Blood Bank in need of O-negative donations
MD Anderson’s Blood Bank is putting out an urgent call for more blood donors and is particularly in need of O-negative blood.
MD Anderson’s Blood Bank is putting out an urgent call for more blood donors and is particularly in need of O-negative blood.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
HPD pedaling for a cure
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
When to screen? Colon cancer on rise in young adults
Is it time to revise the recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings? Right now, people are advised to get colonoscopies starting at age 45. But we also know colon cancer is on the rise among young adults.
Is it time to revise the recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings? Right now, people are advised to get colonoscopies starting at age 45. But we also know colon cancer is on the rise among young adults.
The link between common skin cancer and oral cancer, health experts explain
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Why the disease is so common
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.