US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
Potentially deadly bacteria detected in Houston hospital's water supply
A sometimes-deadly bacterium has been detected in the water supply at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital.
A sometimes-deadly bacterium has been detected in the water supply at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Knee replacement turns into discovery of prostate cancer
A man from Richmond in Fort Bend County got shocking news when he went in for a knee replacement. Routine blood work came back raising suspicions of cancer.
A man from Richmond in Fort Bend County got shocking news when he went in for a knee replacement. Routine blood work came back raising suspicions of cancer.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Houston advocate raises awareness for loss survivors, those in crisis for National Suicide Prevention Week
September 4 -10 is dedicated to raising awareness on the public health issue that's the leading cause of death in the United States.
September 4 -10 is dedicated to raising awareness on the public health issue that's the leading cause of death in the United States.
North Texas doctor deemed 'threat to public' has license suspended after patient's death
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
Quick-thinking nurse hailed as hero for saving baby who stopped breathing on flight
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Gen Z expressing interest in sterilization amid Roe V. Wade ban
Young people are taking their reproductive choices a lot more seriously. In this segment, an OB-GYN explains the lengths Gen Z'ers will go to avoid pregnancy and parenthood.
Young people are taking their reproductive choices a lot more seriously. In this segment, an OB-GYN explains the lengths Gen Z'ers will go to avoid pregnancy and parenthood.
Pregnant veteran who desperately needed costly medication has safely given birth.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Houston woman living in despicable conditions since Harvey now in a hotel
FOX 26?s Matthew Seedorff shares an exclusive update and some good news to a story about a Houston woman living in despicable conditions since Hurricane Harvey, where she had out-of-control mold and was using buckets as toilets and to bathe.
FOX 26?s Matthew Seedorff shares an exclusive update and some good news to a story about a Houston woman living in despicable conditions since Hurricane Harvey, where she had out-of-control mold and was using buckets as toilets and to bathe.
COVID-19 long haulers keeping faith while learning to live with ‘new normal’
Lingering symptoms of COVID-19 months and years later are affecting as many as 1 in 3 people who get the virus. Several patients are sharing their journey to finding a new normal.
Lingering symptoms of COVID-19 months and years later are affecting as many as 1 in 3 people who get the virus. Several patients are sharing their journey to finding a new normal.