Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
RSV vaccine in the works
Moderna and Pfizer produced COVID-19 vaccines in record time, and that same quick timeline is now happening for the RSV vaccine. Dr. Amesh Adalia, infections disease physician at Johns Hopkins, talks more about it.
Moderna and Pfizer produced COVID-19 vaccines in record time, and that same quick timeline is now happening for the RSV vaccine. Dr. Amesh Adalia, infections disease physician at Johns Hopkins, talks more about it.
UTMB to help prevent another pandemic, received almost $25 million from Department of Defense
The University of Texas Medical Branch will soon start working on preventing biological threats like Ebola with the help of Moderna. The project could potentially prevent another pandemic thanks to a nearly $25 million dollar agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.
The University of Texas Medical Branch will soon start working on preventing biological threats like Ebola with the help of Moderna. The project could potentially prevent another pandemic thanks to a nearly $25 million dollar agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
UTMB received nearly $25 million to develop national defense vaccines
The University of Texas Medical Branch will soon start working on preventing biological threats like Ebola. The project could potentially prevent another pandemic thanks to a nearly $25 million dollar agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.
The University of Texas Medical Branch will soon start working on preventing biological threats like Ebola. The project could potentially prevent another pandemic thanks to a nearly $25 million dollar agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Free emergency mental health care for offered for veterans
Major health benefits are now available for U.S. military veterans.
Major health benefits are now available for U.S. military veterans.
TikTok trend leads to diabetes medication shortages
A medication critical to some diabetics is in short supply because of its popularity on TikTok but it’s being used for a totally different purpose.
A medication critical to some diabetics is in short supply because of its popularity on TikTok but it’s being used for a totally different purpose.
Could breast pain?s top trigger be in your coffee cup?
Women have experienced breast pain or tenderness at some point and most of the time, it?s not a sign that you have something serious going on but it?s important to recognize the common triggers causing them to hurt.
Women have experienced breast pain or tenderness at some point and most of the time, it?s not a sign that you have something serious going on but it?s important to recognize the common triggers causing them to hurt.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Abigail Garbarino with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares what you need to know about cervical cancer prevention and risk factors.
Dr. Abigail Garbarino with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares what you need to know about cervical cancer prevention and risk factors.
New year reminder to get your eyes checked
Seeing clearly this new year starts with good vision. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez is at EyeBar with Dr. Sheena Garner and some reminders about getting your eyes checked.
Seeing clearly this new year starts with good vision. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez is at EyeBar with Dr. Sheena Garner and some reminders about getting your eyes checked.
Study: Consumer products containing phthalates increase risk of uterine tumor growth
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.