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.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Justin Bieber cancels Justice World Tour: 'I need to make my health the priority'
The 'Peaches' singer had returned to tour in July after recovering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
The 'Peaches' singer had returned to tour in July after recovering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
COVID-19 bivalent shots targeting other variants making their way to Houston
Health officials recently gave emergency authorization for the COVID-19 ‘combo shots’ to help combat variants of the coronavirus and eligible Houston residents can soon get theirs.
Health officials recently gave emergency authorization for the COVID-19 ‘combo shots’ to help combat variants of the coronavirus and eligible Houston residents can soon get theirs.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Houston mom delivers baby in same hospital that saved her life as a child
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Houston mom delivers baby in same hospital that saved her life as a child
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Megan and Steven Koehler cherish every moment they can with their son, Walker. He was born in the hospital that helped save Megan's life decades ago.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
New test and treatments for patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
New test and treatments for patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.