Taking a break from social media helps young people?s self-esteem, new study shows
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication?s FDA approval continues.
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication?s FDA approval continues.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Physical therapy or surgery: What's the right choice for you?
What are your options if an injury lands you in the doctor's office?
What are your options if an injury lands you in the doctor's office?
Invasive strep cases seen in children, people 65 and older
An alarming number of cases involving an "invasive group of strep" remains unusually high in children in some parts of the country. The CDC says they are seeing an increase in cases in people 65 and older. We sat down with Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine to explain more on this in tonight's breakdown.
An alarming number of cases involving an "invasive group of strep" remains unusually high in children in some parts of the country. The CDC says they are seeing an increase in cases in people 65 and older. We sat down with Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine to explain more on this in tonight's breakdown.
Houston-area family loses two boys, but one is revived from death
"I started talking to him, just telling him how much I love him and sorry that we didn't know how to save him. Suddenly, as I started praying, my husband said, 'oh my gosh, he's moving,'" his mother says.
"I started talking to him, just telling him how much I love him and sorry that we didn't know how to save him. Suddenly, as I started praying, my husband said, 'oh my gosh, he's moving,'" his mother says.
Texas is 2nd worst state for children's health care, WalletHub study says
The report said Texas also had the lowest percentage of children with excellent or very good health, the lowest percentage of uninsured children, and the highest rate of obese children.
The report said Texas also had the lowest percentage of children with excellent or very good health, the lowest percentage of uninsured children, and the highest rate of obese children.
Black Maternal Health Week
Black Maternal Health Week began on Tuesday. Dr. Angela Haynes Burgess with UT Health Houston talks about what can be done to improve Black maternal health.
Black Maternal Health Week began on Tuesday. Dr. Angela Haynes Burgess with UT Health Houston talks about what can be done to improve Black maternal health.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Children at Risk to host annual golf tournament raising funds to improve lives
Calling all golfers! The Children at Risk Golf Classic that FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has hosted for the past 23 years is coming up in May to raise funds to better the lives of children.
Calling all golfers! The Children at Risk Golf Classic that FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has hosted for the past 23 years is coming up in May to raise funds to better the lives of children.
CDC warns doctors to watch for Marburg virus: What is it?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors to be on the lookout for Marburg virus among outbreaks in two African nations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors to be on the lookout for Marburg virus among outbreaks in two African nations.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
FOX 26 viewer says pancreatic cancer report helped save his life
When J.R. White heard medical advice on FOX 26 during an interview with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, he says it made him concentrate on his own body and then do something about it!
When J.R. White heard medical advice on FOX 26 during an interview with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, he says it made him concentrate on his own body and then do something about it!