Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
Why there is a children's medicine shortage and what to do about it
Children's medicines are in short supply. So what's the cause and what can you do about it? Dr. Alana Kennedy-Nasser with PurePediatrics explains.
Children's medicines are in short supply. So what's the cause and what can you do about it? Dr. Alana Kennedy-Nasser with PurePediatrics explains.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
New year to bring more fentanyl deaths to Houston area
According to the DEA, in 2021, four out of every ten Fentanyl pills seized had a fatal dose of the potent synthetic opioid. Now, that number is six out of every 10 pills.
According to the DEA, in 2021, four out of every ten Fentanyl pills seized had a fatal dose of the potent synthetic opioid. Now, that number is six out of every 10 pills.
As murder-suicides increase, Harris County therapists call on the community to help others
The Violence Policy Center reports 11 murder-suicides to happen across the United States each week.
The Violence Policy Center reports 11 murder-suicides to happen across the United States each week.
Colorado library reopens after traces of meth found in building
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
COVID-19: What to know about the new XBB1.5 Variant
As people return home and back to work following the holidays, a new COVID-19 variant is causing some concerns so how bad could this get? FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards went to doctors and medical experts for answers.
As people return home and back to work following the holidays, a new COVID-19 variant is causing some concerns so how bad could this get? FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards went to doctors and medical experts for answers.
Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Texas, JUUL reach $43 million settlement over marketing that targeted underage youths
An investigation found JUUL willfully used advertising that appealed to underage youths and used age verification techniques the company knew would be ineffective.
An investigation found JUUL willfully used advertising that appealed to underage youths and used age verification techniques the company knew would be ineffective.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Bills-Bengals game suspended when Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest won't resume this week, NFL says
The NFL says that the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game suspended when Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest won't resume this week. The league also shared that the Week 18 schedule won't change.
The NFL says that the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game suspended when Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest won't resume this week. The league also shared that the Week 18 schedule won't change.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Examining AEDs like the one used on Damar Hamlin
Damar Hamlin was given CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was used on the 24-year-old. The machine is said to have restored his heartbeat so he could be taken to the hospital. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee gets a look at AED?s and how they?re located in several public places.
Damar Hamlin was given CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was used on the 24-year-old. The machine is said to have restored his heartbeat so he could be taken to the hospital. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee gets a look at AED?s and how they?re located in several public places.