Botox is more than cosmetic tool, helps medical facial spasms
While Botox is well-known as a cosmetic tool, it also helps transform the lives of patients with life-altering facial twitches. Two Houstonians share how the neurotoxin changed their lives.
While Botox is well-known as a cosmetic tool, it also helps transform the lives of patients with life-altering facial twitches. Two Houstonians share how the neurotoxin changed their lives.
Botox is changing the lives of those suffering from spasms
While Botox is well-known as a cosmetic tool, its also helping transform lives of patients with life-altering facial twitches. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with two people from Houston who share how the neurotoxin changed their lives.
While Botox is well-known as a cosmetic tool, its also helping transform lives of patients with life-altering facial twitches. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with two people from Houston who share how the neurotoxin changed their lives.
Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Lawmakers grill Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Evidence of PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ found in toilet paper, study says
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
DNA from Beethoven's hair offers clues on his life, death
This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.
This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.
Doctor creates Q-Collar to help prevent traumatic brain injuries in athletes
Traumatic brain injuries are often talked about among football players and athletes, but they can happen to anyone. Dr. David Smith, a board certified internal medicine specialist, talks about the causes and treatment of TBI and explains what the Q-Collar is.
Traumatic brain injuries are often talked about among football players and athletes, but they can happen to anyone. Dr. David Smith, a board certified internal medicine specialist, talks about the causes and treatment of TBI and explains what the Q-Collar is.
CDC: Fungal infection spreading at alarming rate
A deadly fungus outbreak is becoming an urgent public health threat, according to the CDC. Dr. Luis Ostrosky Chief of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains what we need to know.
A deadly fungus outbreak is becoming an urgent public health threat, according to the CDC. Dr. Luis Ostrosky Chief of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains what we need to know.
University of Houston to decide what's next after 3 student deaths by suicide at Agnes Arnold Hall
A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers.
A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers.
University of Houston to decide what's next after 3 student deaths by suicide at Agnes Arnold Hall
A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers. A University of Houston professor is also sharing her story of her father and grandfather dying by suicide.
A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers. A University of Houston professor is also sharing her story of her father and grandfather dying by suicide.
Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
Hormones 101: What women need to know
Hormones are such a controlling force in our bodies, but how much do we actually know about them?
Hormones are such a controlling force in our bodies, but how much do we actually know about them?
DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug
Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.
Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.
Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
Ways to close the mental healthcare gap, fostering healthy workplace
Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino, a Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Aetna and a mental health expert for CVS Health explains why there is such a gap in mental health needs and health care and why fostering a healthy workplace is important for adults.
Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino, a Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Aetna and a mental health expert for CVS Health explains why there is such a gap in mental health needs and health care and why fostering a healthy workplace is important for adults.
Heart healthy habits for spring
It's the first day of spring. Why not start it on a healthy note? Cardiologist Dr. Wafi Momin with UTHealth and Memorial Hermann shares some advice for starting the season with a healthy heart and mind.
It's the first day of spring. Why not start it on a healthy note? Cardiologist Dr. Wafi Momin with UTHealth and Memorial Hermann shares some advice for starting the season with a healthy heart and mind.
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino discusses mental healthcare gap, workspace mental health
Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino, a Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Aetna and a mental health expert for CVS Health answered some questions about why there is such a gap in mental health needs and health care and why fostering a healthy workplace is important for adults.
Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino, a Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Aetna and a mental health expert for CVS Health answered some questions about why there is such a gap in mental health needs and health care and why fostering a healthy workplace is important for adults.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.