CDC: Autism rates on the rise, especially among minorities
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
'Borg' drinking getting second-life on college campuses
A years-old binge drinking concoction popularized on college campuses is getting a second life through social media. It's called blackout rage drinking, also known as 'borg'. It's said to be hangover proof but medical professionals argue it's anything but that. FOX's Shawnette Wilson talks with college students about the renewed drinking trend.
A years-old binge drinking concoction popularized on college campuses is getting a second life through social media. It's called blackout rage drinking, also known as 'borg'. It's said to be hangover proof but medical professionals argue it's anything but that. FOX's Shawnette Wilson talks with college students about the renewed drinking trend.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
Gwyneth Paltrow mocked over her diet; see what health experts had to say
Dr. Meredith Warner weighs in on Gwyneth Paltrow's "restrictive diet".
Dr. Meredith Warner weighs in on Gwyneth Paltrow's "restrictive diet".
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.