New mammogram guidelines for women
Breast cancer is curable and treatable if caught early. Doctors say one of the best ways to identify cancer is by getting a mammogram. There's a major change to the guidelines for those major screenings.
Breast cancer is curable and treatable if caught early. Doctors say one of the best ways to identify cancer is by getting a mammogram. There's a major change to the guidelines for those major screenings.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Teen mental health challenges due to social media
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Teen's in mental health crisis turning to TikTok, social media instead of parents
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis and even more alarming is many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis and even more alarming is many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Houston-area family finds renewed faith after head-on crash ahead of Mother's Day
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Houston family finds renewed faith after head-on crash
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Texas leads the nation for babies born with syphilis, CDC says
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on a concerning trend: a significant rise in the number of babies being born with syphilis in the United States.
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on a concerning trend: a significant rise in the number of babies being born with syphilis in the United States.
COVID-19 Pandemic-era rules coming to an end Thursday
Along with Title 42, several COVID-19 era rules are ending that could impact everything from international travel, federal assistance programs, and more.
Along with Title 42, several COVID-19 era rules are ending that could impact everything from international travel, federal assistance programs, and more.
MALDA: 3D-printed airway system used as experimental tool to measure various air toxins
Studying everything from passive vaping to construction site dust, a new 3D-printed model of the lungs is roaming Houston to see the effects of potentially dangerous aerosols on the lungs. UTHealth Houston researchers are digging into the effects of substances in the lungs through a system called the Mobile Aerosol Lung Deposition Apparatus (MALDA).
Studying everything from passive vaping to construction site dust, a new 3D-printed model of the lungs is roaming Houston to see the effects of potentially dangerous aerosols on the lungs. UTHealth Houston researchers are digging into the effects of substances in the lungs through a system called the Mobile Aerosol Lung Deposition Apparatus (MALDA).
Seasonal allergies affecting mental health
FOX News Reporter Christine Russo has more on how your mental health is affected by seasonal allergies.
FOX News Reporter Christine Russo has more on how your mental health is affected by seasonal allergies.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows after 'bad news' from doctors
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
Why more Americans are going to therapy
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
Moderate drinking doesn?t have health benefits: study
New research rejects everything we've been led to believe about daily drinks having health benefits. Dr. Gary Seale, Regional Director of Clinical Services at Centre for Neuro Skills in Houston shares how substance misuse can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clot disorders, diabetes, and hypertension--all of which can lead to stroke.
New research rejects everything we've been led to believe about daily drinks having health benefits. Dr. Gary Seale, Regional Director of Clinical Services at Centre for Neuro Skills in Houston shares how substance misuse can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clot disorders, diabetes, and hypertension--all of which can lead to stroke.
Nothing sour about this: Why we should eat more grapes
We all know grapes are a healthy and delicious snack, but are they healthier than we thought? Dolores Woods, RDN Nutritionist with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health shares more.
We all know grapes are a healthy and delicious snack, but are they healthier than we thought? Dolores Woods, RDN Nutritionist with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health shares more.