Community helping raise funds for young boy with cancer
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Doctor discusses dangers of "over-drinking"
JAMA Network Open published a recent study showing that nearly 1 in 5 deaths of people ages 20 to 49 years old are from excessive alcohol in the US. Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic discusses some of these dangers.
JAMA Network Open published a recent study showing that nearly 1 in 5 deaths of people ages 20 to 49 years old are from excessive alcohol in the US. Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic discusses some of these dangers.
Jennifer Aniston reveals infertility, IVF journey: 'I was throwing everything at it'
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
Young Houston woman on a five year healing journey after head-on crash
Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.
Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.
Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
How to prepare for a marathon
The Chevron Houston Marathon is about two months away. Meredith Sorensen, human performance specialist with Memorial Hermann, shares some advice for runners.
The Chevron Houston Marathon is about two months away. Meredith Sorensen, human performance specialist with Memorial Hermann, shares some advice for runners.
Dealing with seasonal affective disorder
Dr. James McDeavitt with Baylor College of Medicine explains what seasonal affective disorder is and what can help.
Dr. James McDeavitt with Baylor College of Medicine explains what seasonal affective disorder is and what can help.
Alternative means of treating the flu
What should you do when you get the flu? Who should take Tamiflu? Dr. Monica Ghosh Kalra with Memorial Hermann Medical Group explains and shares other ways to care for your health when you have the flu.
What should you do when you get the flu? Who should take Tamiflu? Dr. Monica Ghosh Kalra with Memorial Hermann Medical Group explains and shares other ways to care for your health when you have the flu.
Promising experimental Alzheimer's treatment
One Georgia couple has some hope after a possible breakthrough in an Alzheimer's drug that can reduce thinking declines by about 27%.
One Georgia couple has some hope after a possible breakthrough in an Alzheimer's drug that can reduce thinking declines by about 27%.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin amid high drug prices in US, study shows
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
Non-stick pans could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles into your food, study finds
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Houston Health Department official accepted bribes from companies
Barry Barnes, a former official with the Houston Health Department pleaded guilty to taking bribes in exchange for getting the company to work on jobs with the HHD.
Barry Barnes, a former official with the Houston Health Department pleaded guilty to taking bribes in exchange for getting the company to work on jobs with the HHD.
Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.
US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Retired MLB player shares message of good heart health after suffering congestive heart failure
A retired athlete who was once in tip top shape is spreading the importance of regular doctor visits, eating right and exercising after suffering two heart attacks.
A retired athlete who was once in tip top shape is spreading the importance of regular doctor visits, eating right and exercising after suffering two heart attacks.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.