Houston doctor first in the country to offer new cataracts procedure
Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.
Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.
Houston doctor first to use new lens implant for cataracts
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with Dr. Jeff Whitsett and Aileen Nacpil, who was diagnosed with cataracts and became the first patient to undergo surgery, using new state-of-the-art technology to help her see clearly. Dr. Whitsett is the first doctor not only in Houston but in the country to offer this new surgery.
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks with Dr. Jeff Whitsett and Aileen Nacpil, who was diagnosed with cataracts and became the first patient to undergo surgery, using new state-of-the-art technology to help her see clearly. Dr. Whitsett is the first doctor not only in Houston but in the country to offer this new surgery.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Houston chiropractor accused of sending racist messages to patient
FOX 26?s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.
FOX 26?s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Houston chiropractor accused of sending racist messages to patient
FOX 26’s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.
FOX 26’s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
Regular weightlifting could add years to your life, study finds
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Family launches lemonade stand to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital after saving daughter's life
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Megan Thee Stallion mental health website launches
Megan Thee Stallion launched a website focused on advocating for mental health issues.
Megan Thee Stallion launched a website focused on advocating for mental health issues.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Texas ranked among the least vaccinated state in the US: study
A WalletHub report looked at people without health insurance, flu vaccination rates among adults, and children getting their vaccines and found Texas to be the 8th least vaccinated state in the U.S.
A WalletHub report looked at people without health insurance, flu vaccination rates among adults, and children getting their vaccines and found Texas to be the 8th least vaccinated state in the U.S.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Houston Health Department finds chemical compound, Dioxin, in surface level soil in Fifth Ward
The Houston Health Department released new findings and have now started to notify residents of the Fifth Ward, the cancer causing chemical compound called Dioxin has been found in surface level soil.
The Houston Health Department released new findings and have now started to notify residents of the Fifth Ward, the cancer causing chemical compound called Dioxin has been found in surface level soil.