Summertime blues: Signs and how to fight it
We talk a lot about seasonal affective disorder during the winter, but did you know people can suffer from summer depression?
We talk a lot about seasonal affective disorder during the winter, but did you know people can suffer from summer depression?
Aspartame: Healthy or does it cause health risks?
Is the popular ingredient Aspartame safe or does it cause cancer? This comes after conflicting information from the World Health Organization. Richard Carmona, former U.S. Surgeon General shares his thoughts and expertise.
Is the popular ingredient Aspartame safe or does it cause cancer? This comes after conflicting information from the World Health Organization. Richard Carmona, former U.S. Surgeon General shares his thoughts and expertise.
Man's tongue green after years of smoking
An Ohio man's tongue turned green and hairy after years of smoking. The 64-year-old smoker reported to the doctor several weeks after the sudden change and he was diagnosed with a hairy tongue. It's "an abnormal coating" of cells that forms on the tongue, becoming enlarged and discolored due to the build-up of debris and bacteria.
An Ohio man's tongue turned green and hairy after years of smoking. The 64-year-old smoker reported to the doctor several weeks after the sudden change and he was diagnosed with a hairy tongue. It's "an abnormal coating" of cells that forms on the tongue, becoming enlarged and discolored due to the build-up of debris and bacteria.
What to know about bariatric surgery
Dr. Felix Spiegel, bariatric surgeon with Memorial Hermann, talks about the benefits and the risks of bariatric surgery.
Dr. Felix Spiegel, bariatric surgeon with Memorial Hermann, talks about the benefits and the risks of bariatric surgery.
Possible cancer risk for diet sodas, gum
A new health warning for U.S. consumers. Experts with the World Health Organization are raising concerns that an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet sodas and chewing gum could pose a cancer risk. FOX Business's Gerri Willis has more as the study drawing criticism from the U.S. government.
A new health warning for U.S. consumers. Experts with the World Health Organization are raising concerns that an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet sodas and chewing gum could pose a cancer risk. FOX Business's Gerri Willis has more as the study drawing criticism from the U.S. government.
How to strengthen your gut to improve your health
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
How to have the 'birds and bees' talk
How and when do we introduce children to the birds and the bees? Dr. Viviana Coles, an intimacy expert, shares some advice for having "the talk".
How and when do we introduce children to the birds and the bees? Dr. Viviana Coles, an intimacy expert, shares some advice for having "the talk".
Concerns raised over Logan Paul?s energy drink: Prime
There's been a lot of concern about the Prime energy drink, made popular by social media influencer Logan Paul. Such as how much caffeine is in it and how concerning energy drinks in general are. Dr. John Higgins, Sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston helps break it down for us.
There's been a lot of concern about the Prime energy drink, made popular by social media influencer Logan Paul. Such as how much caffeine is in it and how concerning energy drinks in general are. Dr. John Higgins, Sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston helps break it down for us.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Lubbock 6-year-old with rare brain tumor saved by UTHealth Houston surgeons
Witten Daniel was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April. When his doctors in Lubbock gave little hope for survival, his mother found a specialist at UTHealth Houston who helped save his life.
Witten Daniel was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April. When his doctors in Lubbock gave little hope for survival, his mother found a specialist at UTHealth Houston who helped save his life.
UTHealth Houston surgeons save boy with brain tumor
A 6-year-old boy from Lubbock was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April and doctors in their hometown originally deemed the tumor inoperable. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has the story on how UTHealth Houston saved his life.
A 6-year-old boy from Lubbock was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April and doctors in their hometown originally deemed the tumor inoperable. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has the story on how UTHealth Houston saved his life.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Sugar Land
At least one mosquito trapped in Sugar Land has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to Sugar Land city officials.
At least one mosquito trapped in Sugar Land has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to Sugar Land city officials.
Medicare Open Enrollment will bring higher costs for recipients
When Medicare open enrollment begins October 15, most of the nation's 69 million recipients will face higher prices in premiums, deductibles and surcharges.
When Medicare open enrollment begins October 15, most of the nation's 69 million recipients will face higher prices in premiums, deductibles and surcharges.
76 Texas rural hospitals on life support as state seeks $50B federal lifeline
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.
Prostate cancer - symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
President Trump announces new drug-price deal with AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.