FDA approves drug that can slow early-stage Alzheimer's
A promising Alzheimer's drug is now getting fast-tracked by the FDA. Dr. Paul E. Schulz, the leading neurologist with UTHealth Houston and the McGovern School of Medicine, explains the benefits of Leqembi.
A promising Alzheimer's drug is now getting fast-tracked by the FDA. Dr. Paul E. Schulz, the leading neurologist with UTHealth Houston and the McGovern School of Medicine, explains the benefits of Leqembi.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Medication, surgery being recommended to treating childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics is now suggesting surgery for kids as young as 13 and medication for 12-year-olds who are battling childhood obesity.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is now suggesting surgery for kids as young as 13 and medication for 12-year-olds who are battling childhood obesity.
Medication, surgery being recommended to treating childhood obesity
FOX 26?s Damali Keith shares how new guidelines that include drugs and surgery are being used to fight childhood obesity.
FOX 26?s Damali Keith shares how new guidelines that include drugs and surgery are being used to fight childhood obesity.
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.