Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
Examining the risks of colon cancer in the wake of Kristie Alley?s passing
Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Dr. Bidhan Das, a Colorectal surgeon with UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, discusses the symptoms of colon cancer and why is it on the rise among younger patients.
Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Dr. Bidhan Das, a Colorectal surgeon with UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, discusses the symptoms of colon cancer and why is it on the rise among younger patients.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Retail Therapy: Holiday Season Shopping do's and don'ts with Psychotherapist Mary Jo
It's not the most wonderful time of year for everyone; in fact, some people need to be put in check as they're shopping for family and friends so we bring in Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini to share some retail therapy to make the shopping go as smoothly.
It's not the most wonderful time of year for everyone; in fact, some people need to be put in check as they're shopping for family and friends so we bring in Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini to share some retail therapy to make the shopping go as smoothly.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
Family wants answers after infant given wrong medication dies
The family of 8-month-old Milagro Torres fights for answers on what went wrong leading up to the infant's tragic death. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports more on the story and speaks with the grieving family.
The family of 8-month-old Milagro Torres fights for answers on what went wrong leading up to the infant's tragic death. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports more on the story and speaks with the grieving family.
Houston-area baby dies after months of suffering from medical injury, hospital admits mistake
The family of 8-month-old Milagro Torres continues to fight for answers on what went wrong leading up to her tragic death.
The family of 8-month-old Milagro Torres continues to fight for answers on what went wrong leading up to her tragic death.
Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD provides students pet therapy ahead of exams
Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD does its part for student mental health by welcoming furry friends to campus to help students destress in the face of semester exams.
Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD does its part for student mental health by welcoming furry friends to campus to help students destress in the face of semester exams.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
10 students at Southern California middle school treated for possible cannabis overdoses
Authorities said ten students were treated for a possible cannabis overdose at Van Nuys Middle School.
Authorities said ten students were treated for a possible cannabis overdose at Van Nuys Middle School.
Notice of high lead levels in water alarm Cypress subdivisions; officials say no reason to worry
A Cypress community is on alert after being notified of elevated levels of lead detected in recent water samples.
A Cypress community is on alert after being notified of elevated levels of lead detected in recent water samples.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
New data shows Alzheimer's drug can slow cognitive decline
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann talks about the Alzheimer's drug and what it means for the treatment of Alzheimer's.
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann talks about the Alzheimer's drug and what it means for the treatment of Alzheimer's.
How to stay healthy for the holidays
With the weather changes and time spent with family, people may find themselves at risk of getting sick this season. Dr. Balaguru Ravi with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares some tips for fighting off illness.
With the weather changes and time spent with family, people may find themselves at risk of getting sick this season. Dr. Balaguru Ravi with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares some tips for fighting off illness.
What is the '24-hour flu'? Doctor shares signs and symptoms
The flu and COVID-19 might be high on your radar these days, but what about the "24-hour flu"? Dr. Chris Levert with Memorial Hermann explains what it is.
The flu and COVID-19 might be high on your radar these days, but what about the "24-hour flu"? Dr. Chris Levert with Memorial Hermann explains what it is.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.