Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients

Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.

New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strength

The timing of exercise remains a controversial topic, but a new study suggests there may be an optimal time to workout to get the specific results you desire.

Local nonprofit honors breast cancer survivors with beauty treatment
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A dozen breast cancer survivors were honored Sunday in a unique way by getting the beauty treatment they all deserve. It was all thanks to a nonprofit organization called Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer, a group that provides free wigs for women \enduring the effects of chemotherapy.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.

Houston woman's air conditioning fixed, but what she discovered is even worse

Just days after FOX 26 first reported about a Houston woman not having air conditioning in her apartment. The apartment complex installed a new unit, but she says what she discovered is even worse.

Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death

A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.

Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death
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A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.

Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How are they different?

“Right now, this is an outbreak and outbreaks can be stopped,” WHO told FOX Television Stations. As of Wednesday, there were 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S.

'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels, EPA says

The chemicals are found in products like cardboard packaging and carpets. There are also health conditions associated with the chemicals, including cancer.

FDA approves 1st drug treatment for alopecia hair loss

The FDA has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) as a treatment for alopecia areata hair loss following two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

First sample of West Nile Virus found in northeast Harris County

Houston residents are encouraged to stay safe from mosquitos after a sample of West Nile Virus was confirmed near Humble, Texas in northeast Houston.

WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Houston family with disabled child forced to live without AC for 2 months; apartment complex not helping

A Houston grandmother and caretaker of a 3-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy reached out to FOX 26 after she said they've been living in their apartment without air conditioning for about two months.

Experts say 2 new Omicron subvariants could cause COVID surge

When it comes to COVID-19, the summer outlook doesn’t look too great, according to experts. BA.4 and BA.5 are two new COVID-19 sub-variants in the latest Omicron lineage.