CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing well-being in the workplace
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Prioritizing mental health in the workplace, tips for work-life balance
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
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.
TikTok challenges severely hurting children, mental health experts say
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
14-year-old dialysis patient deported while receiving treatment, officials discuss details
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
New concerning mental health data relating to American teenagers
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
Oklahoma firefighter battling cancer raises awareness on blood donor shortages
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
Houston community supports Oklahoma firefighter fighting cancer, in need of rare O-negative blood
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
'Walk With a Doc' brings healthy living to Acres Home community
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Staying healthy: Memorial Hermann hosts 'Walk with a Doc' program
A unique effort to bring medical advice to underserved communities while promoting a healthy lifestyle was the inspiration for Memorial Hermann's 'Walk with a Doc'. FOX 26's Shelby Rose gives us a look into what exactly the program is.
A unique effort to bring medical advice to underserved communities while promoting a healthy lifestyle was the inspiration for Memorial Hermann's 'Walk with a Doc'. FOX 26's Shelby Rose gives us a look into what exactly the program is.
Honoring healthcare hero from Texas Children's Hospital
This National Nurses Week, we're honoring healthcare hero Barbara Elias from Texas Children's Hospital.
This National Nurses Week, we're honoring healthcare hero Barbara Elias from Texas Children's Hospital.
Study: Added sugar linked to 45 health problems
Here's some not so sweet news about sugar.
Here's some not so sweet news about sugar.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis: What is it?
We now know that Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis. Cardiologist Dr. Wahaj Aman with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains the condition.
We now know that Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis. Cardiologist Dr. Wahaj Aman with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains the condition.