13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Nationwide shortage of pharmacists prompts chains to restrict pharmacy hours
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies.
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job
A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job. It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine.
A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job. It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Australia mining company apologizes for losing highly radioactive capsule
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Risk of developing heart failure found to be much higher in rural areas
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.
Jackson, Mississippi, preparing to go without water periodically for up to 10 years as crisis continues
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
TikTok trend: What is dermaplaning?
TikTokers are loving dermaplaning and online they're referring to it as #faceshaving and it's gained more than half a billion views. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa about what dermaplaning is and how you can be safe with your face.
TikTokers are loving dermaplaning and online they're referring to it as #faceshaving and it's gained more than half a billion views. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa about what dermaplaning is and how you can be safe with your face.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
FDA approves yearly COVID shots for most Americans
The COVID-19 vaccine will be an annual thing just like the flu shot. Thursday's FDA vote was unanimous.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be an annual thing just like the flu shot. Thursday's FDA vote was unanimous.
Colon cancer awareness: How to stay healthy
The deaths of TikTok star Randy Gonzalez and soccer legend Pel? are sparking new conversations on raising awareness about the signs of colon cancer. Dr. Aakash Gajjar, colon and rectal surgeon with Memorial Hermann, shares ways to stay healthy.
The deaths of TikTok star Randy Gonzalez and soccer legend Pel? are sparking new conversations on raising awareness about the signs of colon cancer. Dr. Aakash Gajjar, colon and rectal surgeon with Memorial Hermann, shares ways to stay healthy.
Conjoined baby twins successfully seperated
A team of doctors in Fort Worth successfully performed separation surgery on conjoined twins Jamie Lynn and Amie Lynn who were connected from the lower chest to their belly button. FOX's Dionne Anglin reports on the surgery first of its kind for Cook Children's Medical Center.
A team of doctors in Fort Worth successfully performed separation surgery on conjoined twins Jamie Lynn and Amie Lynn who were connected from the lower chest to their belly button. FOX's Dionne Anglin reports on the surgery first of its kind for Cook Children's Medical Center.
Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.