Pancreatic cancer: What to know about the disease
We have now learned that it was pancreatic cancer that led to the death of talk show legend Jerry Springer. It is a disease that can grow silently and kill quickly.
We have now learned that it was pancreatic cancer that led to the death of talk show legend Jerry Springer. It is a disease that can grow silently and kill quickly.
Importance of tracking blood pressure at home
May is National Blood Pressure Education Month. According to the American Heart Association, about half of Americans have high blood pressure. But people who have high blood pressure often don't know it.
May is National Blood Pressure Education Month. According to the American Heart Association, about half of Americans have high blood pressure. But people who have high blood pressure often don't know it.
Autoimmune disease specialist shares her lupus journey
Seven-time Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton recently revealed she had major heart surgery because of lupus complications. May is also Lupus Awareness Month. Dr. Brooke Goldner, an autoimmune disease specialist, shares her own lupus journey.
Seven-time Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton recently revealed she had major heart surgery because of lupus complications. May is also Lupus Awareness Month. Dr. Brooke Goldner, an autoimmune disease specialist, shares her own lupus journey.
Common mental health conditions and how to recognize them
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.
Common mental health conditions and how to recognize them
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.
What’s behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?
In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors.
In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Key takeaways after lawmakers meet with experts
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
Harris Health System approves $2.5 billion bond request
A possible bond election could be on the way for Harris County voters after the Harris Health System approved a request to order a bond election for November 2023.
A possible bond election could be on the way for Harris County voters after the Harris Health System approved a request to order a bond election for November 2023.
Houston man reverses symptoms of Parkinson's Disease through boxing
This Parkinson's Awareness Month, a former federal agent and former Houston police officer is sharing how lifestyle changes, such as boxing, are making the disease easier for him to deal with.
This Parkinson's Awareness Month, a former federal agent and former Houston police officer is sharing how lifestyle changes, such as boxing, are making the disease easier for him to deal with.
Houston man reverses Parkinson's symptoms with lifestyle changes
This Parkinson's Awareness Month, a former federal agent from Houston is sharing how lifestyle changes are making the disease a lot easier for him to deal with. Exercise plus a clinical trial are helping him give Parkinson's a one-two punch.
This Parkinson's Awareness Month, a former federal agent from Houston is sharing how lifestyle changes are making the disease a lot easier for him to deal with. Exercise plus a clinical trial are helping him give Parkinson's a one-two punch.
Texas MS 150 Charity Bike Ride happening this weekend
This weekend, thousands of cyclists will set off for the annual Texas MS 150 Charity Ride, including FOX 26's Tom Zizka! Pedro and Regina Garcia of the El Meson Bike Team talk more about what the ride supports and their experience riding in the event over the years.
This weekend, thousands of cyclists will set off for the annual Texas MS 150 Charity Ride, including FOX 26's Tom Zizka! Pedro and Regina Garcia of the El Meson Bike Team talk more about what the ride supports and their experience riding in the event over the years.
Try these 5 steps when you are feeling stuck
Life throws a lot of decisions at us when you're facing a tough choice, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a licensed professional counselor to talk what to do when we feel completely stuck.
Life throws a lot of decisions at us when you're facing a tough choice, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a licensed professional counselor to talk what to do when we feel completely stuck.
15 million could lose Medicaid coverage in 'unwinding'
An estimated 15 million people are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage, including one million Texans, now that Medicaid "unwinding" has begun. That means the COVID public health emergency is ending and automatic re-enrollment set up during the pandemic has ended. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on what recipients need to know.
An estimated 15 million people are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage, including one million Texans, now that Medicaid "unwinding" has begun. That means the COVID public health emergency is ending and automatic re-enrollment set up during the pandemic has ended. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on what recipients need to know.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Houston man receives life-saving kidney transplant from sister
Samuel Valdes-Zavala is sharing his special story of survival during this National Donate Life Month to help spread awareness about living organ donation. That's because his donor is near and dear to his heart.
Samuel Valdes-Zavala is sharing his special story of survival during this National Donate Life Month to help spread awareness about living organ donation. That's because his donor is near and dear to his heart.
Houston man receives life-saving kidney from sister
Samuel Valdes-Zavala is sharing his special story of survival during this National Donate Life Month to help spread awareness about living organ donation. That's because his donor is near and dear to his heart.
Samuel Valdes-Zavala is sharing his special story of survival during this National Donate Life Month to help spread awareness about living organ donation. That's because his donor is near and dear to his heart.
Group of organ donors climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise donation awareness
April is National Donate Life Month, and in honor of it, we meet Tom O?Driscoll, a ten-time Ironman finisher and a double organ donor, who donated his kidney in July 2010 and liver in February 2022.
April is National Donate Life Month, and in honor of it, we meet Tom O?Driscoll, a ten-time Ironman finisher and a double organ donor, who donated his kidney in July 2010 and liver in February 2022.