Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
The impact behind making Narcan available for over-the-counter use
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
Houston medical center pays over $21M to settle alleged claims of falsely billing Medicare
A Houston medical center has agreed to pay more than $21 million to settle lawsuit claims saying the company improperly billed services to Medicare.
A Houston medical center has agreed to pay more than $21 million to settle lawsuit claims saying the company improperly billed services to Medicare.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
OrCam MyEye helping those with low vision
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. A new device is helping people struggling with low vision.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. A new device is helping people struggling with low vision.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care
Former President Jimmy Carter has decided to will no longer seek medical treatment and has decided to enter hospice care while back home with his family in Georgia. FOX's Alexis McAdams reports more on the former president.
Former President Jimmy Carter has decided to will no longer seek medical treatment and has decided to enter hospice care while back home with his family in Georgia. FOX's Alexis McAdams reports more on the former president.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says firing consumed him: 'I was gonna kill everybody, including myself'
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Amoxicillin among drugs in short supply
As the number of bacterial infections increases, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find, including the most commonly used Amoxicillin. FOX's Joy Addison reports more on the nationwide drug shortage.
As the number of bacterial infections increases, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find, including the most commonly used Amoxicillin. FOX's Joy Addison reports more on the nationwide drug shortage.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces new initiative to address healthcare deserts
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his first-ever visit to Texas Southern University where they both announced a new initiative for the university to address healthcare deserts and improve community health, social, and economic outcomes.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his first-ever visit to Texas Southern University where they both announced a new initiative for the university to address healthcare deserts and improve community health, social, and economic outcomes.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia: What you should know about the disease
As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.
As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.
'Trust the government' says head of EPA during visit to Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Heart, kidney transplant patient celebrates his extra 8 years, donor’s family
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month after having a heart and kidney transplant 8 years ago and recalls meeting the family of the son whose heart he received.
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month after having a heart and kidney transplant 8 years ago and recalls meeting the family of the son whose heart he received.
Houston man's new life begins with double organ transplant
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month for many reasons. It's the 8th anniversary of his heart and kidney transplant and his daughter shares a birthday with Valentine's Day. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares his journey and introduces us to his new family through the power of donation.
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month for many reasons. It's the 8th anniversary of his heart and kidney transplant and his daughter shares a birthday with Valentine's Day. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares his journey and introduces us to his new family through the power of donation.
Allergy alert: Early spring blooms are here and could mean ‘a longer and more intense pollen season'
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.