FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
CDC panel: Elderly Americans should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
Houston opens first medical marijuana store
Houston’s first medical marijuana store is now open along Houston Avenue in the Heights. Texas Original is the state’s largest medical cannabis provider.
Houston’s first medical marijuana store is now open along Houston Avenue in the Heights. Texas Original is the state’s largest medical cannabis provider.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Largest provider of medical cannabis in Texas opens first location in Houston
Texas Original, the state?s largest medical cannabis provider opened its first medical marijuana store Wednesday in the Heights. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee shares the story.
Texas Original, the state?s largest medical cannabis provider opened its first medical marijuana store Wednesday in the Heights. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee shares the story.
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Stroke Unit earns national recognition
Dr. Wanda Ahmed, Director of Neurocritical Care at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital joins us this morning to talk more about the hospital being the recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association?s Gold Plus award.
Dr. Wanda Ahmed, Director of Neurocritical Care at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital joins us this morning to talk more about the hospital being the recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association?s Gold Plus award.
Missouri City teen killed in car accident survives and thrives
A Houston-area teen was thrown from a car during a crash. Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer.
A Houston-area teen was thrown from a car during a crash. Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer.
Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Non-invasive eye exams could help predict heart attacks, study suggests
Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.
Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.
AAP updates infant sleep guidelines: No bedsharing, flat surfaces only
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death.
Mark Cuban's online pharmacy: Are the savings realistic?
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Texas Children's Hospital to start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children, 6 months to 5 years
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Houston confirms first monkeypox infection, threat remains low
“The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low,” health officials said in a press statement. “Monkeypox is rare and doesn’t spread easily between people without close, personal, skin-to-skin contact.”
“The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low,” health officials said in a press statement. “Monkeypox is rare and doesn’t spread easily between people without close, personal, skin-to-skin contact.”
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.