TikTok famous: Houston-area girl goes viral after battle with cancer
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey.
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey.
TikTok Famous: Houston-area girl goes viral for fight with cancer
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey. She has now been in remission for six months, but wait until we share with you HOW she found out she had cancer.
As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey. She has now been in remission for six months, but wait until we share with you HOW she found out she had cancer.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Philips recalls more respiratory machines due to possible plastic contamination
Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.
Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.
Monkeypox cases in kids have Houston-area parents concerned
There are nine confirmed cases of kids with monkeypox in Texas. Parents in the Houston area are growing concerned.
There are nine confirmed cases of kids with monkeypox in Texas. Parents in the Houston area are growing concerned.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Harris County resident with severe illnesses and presumptive positive for monkeypox, passes away
A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.
A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Monkeypox case confirmed at Fort Bend ISD high school campus
School officials with the Fort Bend Independent School District say a monkeypox case was confirmed at one high school campus on Monday.
School officials with the Fort Bend Independent School District say a monkeypox case was confirmed at one high school campus on Monday.
Monkeypox case reported at IDEA Public School in Harris Co.
IDEA Public Schools officials have confirmed a case of monkeypox was recently reported on one of their campuses.
IDEA Public Schools officials have confirmed a case of monkeypox was recently reported on one of their campuses.
Harris County Public Health offering COVID-19 Novavax vaccine to kids ages 12 to 17
Harris County Public Health is now offering the COVID-19 Novavax vaccine to kids ages 12 to 17. Novavax is a two-dose primary series given three weeks apart.
Harris County Public Health is now offering the COVID-19 Novavax vaccine to kids ages 12 to 17. Novavax is a two-dose primary series given three weeks apart.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Olympian Lindsey Vonn's mother dies one year after ALS diagnosis
There is no cure for ALS, which Linda Lindy Anne Lund was diagnosed with last year.
There is no cure for ALS, which Linda Lindy Anne Lund was diagnosed with last year.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Boil water notice rescinded in Jersey Village 2 days after it was issued
Officials in Jersey Village have rescinded a boil water notice for residents, two days after it was issued.
Officials in Jersey Village have rescinded a boil water notice for residents, two days after it was issued.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center partners with Dunkin’ to provide 25,000 vouchers for donors
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center offered donors a sweet deal in partnering with Dunkin’ of Houston providing 25,000 vouchers throughout the month of August.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center offered donors a sweet deal in partnering with Dunkin’ of Houston providing 25,000 vouchers throughout the month of August.
Houston Children's Charity gives out 200 beds for children in need
Houston Children's Charity (HCC), spent Saturday morning giving out 200 brand new twin beds, foundations, frames, sheets, as well as blankets and pillows to children in need.
Houston Children's Charity (HCC), spent Saturday morning giving out 200 brand new twin beds, foundations, frames, sheets, as well as blankets and pillows to children in need.