Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
FOX 26 viewer says medical report on cancer 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! He also says that information is partially responsible for helping spare 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! He also says that information is partially responsible for helping spare his life.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
Invasive strep throat rising in the U.S., Texas
Strep throat is typically to diagnose and treat. But there's an invasive form of the illness that's being detected across the country and here in Texas.
Strep throat is typically to diagnose and treat. But there's an invasive form of the illness that's being detected across the country and here in Texas.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Allergies, common cold or flu? How to tell the difference
Allergies and viruses consist of similar symptoms. Here's how to tell the difference between them.
Allergies and viruses consist of similar symptoms. Here's how to tell the difference between them.
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Long COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Symptoms of autism in adults
April is Autism Awareness Month. There is a growing need to highlight the signs adults may miss.
April is Autism Awareness Month. There is a growing need to highlight the signs adults may miss.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
CDC warns against eating raw cookie dough amid salmonella cases linked to raw flour
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Free heart screenings offered for students aged 11 to 25 on Sunday
Parents can take their kids to Harris County ESD for free heart screenings on Sunday to help keep their hearts healthy!
Parents can take their kids to Harris County ESD for free heart screenings on Sunday to help keep their hearts healthy!
Houston newborn's kidneys fused together, family goes to doctor for help with anomaly
At first, the doctor thought a Houston newborn only had one kidney, but turns out both of them are there just not in the usual area.
At first, the doctor thought a Houston newborn only had one kidney, but turns out both of them are there just not in the usual area.
Family turns to Houston doctor to help with baby's rare kidney anomaly
A local newborn came into the world rather uniquely. At first doctor thought he only had one kidney, but turns out both are there just in an unusual area. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares the family's story and how the little one is doing.
A local newborn came into the world rather uniquely. At first doctor thought he only had one kidney, but turns out both are there just in an unusual area. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares the family's story and how the little one is doing.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.