Oysters harvested in Galveston Bay recalled for cases of gastrointestinal illnesses

The Texas Department of State Health recalled oysters harvested in Galveston Bay in the TX 1 area. People in southeast Texas and Florida reported they had gotten sick.

FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5

The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.

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.

Examining the risks of colon cancer in the wake of Kristie Alley?s passing
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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.

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.

Retail Therapy: Holiday Season Shopping do's and don'ts with Psychotherapist Mary Jo
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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.

Family wants answers after infant given wrong medication dies
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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.

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.

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.