Visually impaired kids offered life-changing sight aids
A life changing partnership between the University of Houston College of Optometry and Sight Savers America helps transforms children's lives by offering the gift of cutting edge vision technology. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has a look at the program.
A life changing partnership between the University of Houston College of Optometry and Sight Savers America helps transforms children's lives by offering the gift of cutting edge vision technology. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has a look at the program.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Two Klein ISD siblings diagnosed with tuberculosis, district confirms
The district says the school has alerted students and staff members who may have had "prolonged close contact" with the students while they were possibly contagious.
The district says the school has alerted students and staff members who may have had "prolonged close contact" with the students while they were possibly contagious.
Two Klein ISD students diagnosed with tuberculosis
The district says the students won't return to campus until they're cleared by health officials.
The district says the students won't return to campus until they're cleared by health officials.
Fired Memorial Hermann director racks up new hidden camera charges
Robert Shrader, 41, a former employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, is now facing six additional charges of invasive visual recording after being arrested on one original count Wednesday, according to court records. Documents say seven total victims have been identified through videos captured in hospital bathrooms.
Robert Shrader, 41, a former employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, is now facing six additional charges of invasive visual recording after being arrested on one original count Wednesday, according to court records. Documents say seven total victims have been identified through videos captured in hospital bathrooms.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
CDC director said she won't resign | The D.C. Daily
'Alligator Alcatraz' will be empty in a few days after a federal judge ruled the Florida Everglades facility violates the law because there was no environmental review before it was built. Plus, CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez says she will not resign.
'Alligator Alcatraz' will be empty in a few days after a federal judge ruled the Florida Everglades facility violates the law because there was no environmental review before it was built. Plus, CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez says she will not resign.
Memorial Hermann celebrates 100th Anniversary in Texas Medical Center
Memorial Hermann has evolved from its beginnings 100 years ago in 1925 to become a leader in medical technology, including robotic-assisted surgeries and Life Flight.
Memorial Hermann has evolved from its beginnings 100 years ago in 1925 to become a leader in medical technology, including robotic-assisted surgeries and Life Flight.
Houston woman sues Pfizer, claims birth control shot caused brain tumor
The Houston case is one of hundreds of suits against Pfizer making similar claims.
The Houston case is one of hundreds of suits against Pfizer making similar claims.
Lawsuit: Houston woman claims Pfizer birth control shot caused brain tumor
A woman says a birth control shot led to her developing a brain tumor. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke to the woman, her lawyer, and obtained a response from Pfizer.
A woman says a birth control shot led to her developing a brain tumor. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke to the woman, her lawyer, and obtained a response from Pfizer.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
Texas House approves ivermectin over-the-counter sales
Texas House Bill 25 would allow ivermectin to be sold without a prescription. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the bill and the controversy behind it.
Texas House Bill 25 would allow ivermectin to be sold without a prescription. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the bill and the controversy behind it.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
New IVF protocol offered in Texas provides hope to families
Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake is pioneering a new IVF protocol called "Fertilo" which aims to make IVF and egg freezing safer and more effective.
Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake is pioneering a new IVF protocol called "Fertilo" which aims to make IVF and egg freezing safer and more effective.
Shady Grove Fertility offers fertility hope
Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake is pioneering a new IVF protocol called "Fertilo" which can help alleviate the long and emotionally draining road to parenthood. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has an inside look.
Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake is pioneering a new IVF protocol called "Fertilo" which can help alleviate the long and emotionally draining road to parenthood. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has an inside look.
Abbott, RFK sign Texas MAHA legislation, address rural healthcare initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott is ceremonially signing Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Greg Abbott is ceremonially signing Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.