Harris Co. child’s presumptive monkeypox case was false positive, officials say
Last week, Harris County officials announced that a young child under the age of two was the first presumptive positive monkeypox case in the county. Officials say the case is now believed to have been a false positive.
Last week, Harris County officials announced that a young child under the age of two was the first presumptive positive monkeypox case in the county. Officials say the case is now believed to have been a false positive.
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Houston woman hit with $5,000 prescription to survive pregnancy, hopes to raise awareness on the issue
A pregnant Houston woman says the blood thinner prescription she needs to stay alive will cost up to $5,000.
A pregnant Houston woman says the blood thinner prescription she needs to stay alive will cost up to $5,000.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
Two charged in $6 million Medicaid fraud at Houston pediatric dental clinic
Ifeany Ozoho, 51, the manager of Floss Family Dental Care Clinic, and the operator, Rene Gaviola, 65, are accused of submitting fake and fraudulent claims to Medicaid for dental services that were never billed.
Ifeany Ozoho, 51, the manager of Floss Family Dental Care Clinic, and the operator, Rene Gaviola, 65, are accused of submitting fake and fraudulent claims to Medicaid for dental services that were never billed.
Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
Houston woman says she was poisoned after touching napkin on her car, her story goes viral
A Houston woman was hospitalized after touching a napkin stuck to her car door Tuesday night. She's now sharing her story to the public.
A Houston woman was hospitalized after touching a napkin stuck to her car door Tuesday night. She's now sharing her story to the public.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Houston?s Chief Medical Officer discusses concerns parents have about Monkeypox
Earlier this week a young child in Harris County tested presumptive positive for monkeypox and it's still raising concern. A lot of parents with 354 confirmed cases since may many are worried about the lack of vaccines available to the public.
Earlier this week a young child in Harris County tested presumptive positive for monkeypox and it's still raising concern. A lot of parents with 354 confirmed cases since may many are worried about the lack of vaccines available to the public.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
First case of Monkeypox reported in Chambers County
According to a release on Wednesday, the epidemiology division is continuing to investigate the case and is working with local, regional, state, and federal partners in monitoring the situation.
According to a release on Wednesday, the epidemiology division is continuing to investigate the case and is working with local, regional, state, and federal partners in monitoring the situation.
Texas A&M student from Houston recovers from catastrophic snowboarding accident
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
2 Floridians die from bacterial infections linked to raw oysters from Louisiana
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters. A Pensacola man died the same way this month. Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters. A Pensacola man died the same way this month. Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Harris County baby presumptive positive for monkeypox; 1st child case in Texas
A Harris County child under the age of 2 is presumptive positive for monkeypox, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said, adding that child cases are rare and this would be the first in Texas.
A Harris County child under the age of 2 is presumptive positive for monkeypox, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said, adding that child cases are rare and this would be the first in Texas.
Dr. Hotez talks monkeypox with FOX 26
Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine speaks with FOX 26 about monkeypox.
Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine speaks with FOX 26 about monkeypox.