Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
What the end of Roe v. Wade would mean for Texas’ past, current and future abortion laws
A trigger law making abortion illegal would go into effect within 30 days after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. An older law could hold people who get abortions criminally liable — but it’s unclear whether it would still apply.
A trigger law making abortion illegal would go into effect within 30 days after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. An older law could hold people who get abortions criminally liable — but it’s unclear whether it would still apply.
Record-breaking heat in Texas brings potentially dangerous warmer overnight lows
As we brace for our first heat wave of the season, certain times of day and locations are warming faster than others. We take a look at why and how it can negatively affect you.
As we brace for our first heat wave of the season, certain times of day and locations are warming faster than others. We take a look at why and how it can negatively affect you.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Parent to Parent: Recommendation says children as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety
A recent recommendation from the U.S. Task Force suggests children as young as 8-years-old should be screened for anxiety.
A recent recommendation from the U.S. Task Force suggests children as young as 8-years-old should be screened for anxiety.
Health company sees 300% spike in emergency contraceptive requests following Roe v. Wade leak
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Katy mom survives heart surgery during pregnancy
A Katy mom had to undergo emergency surgery during her pregnancy and didn't know if she or her baby would survive. Her medical team at UTHealth Memorial Hermann put serious plans in place to make sure they both did.
A Katy mom had to undergo emergency surgery during her pregnancy and didn't know if she or her baby would survive. Her medical team at UTHealth Memorial Hermann put serious plans in place to make sure they both did.
How the weather may trigger migraines
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
This is where abortion will likely be illegal if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Roe v. Wade: Texas officials weigh in on potential Supreme Court decision
Some top Texas officials have weighed in on the leaked draft majority opinion that signals that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Some top Texas officials have weighed in on the leaked draft majority opinion that signals that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Country music star, pro golfer help Houston children in need
A popular country music singer and a professional golfer teamed up in the Houston area, but this reunion has nothing to do with their professions and everything to do with helping children in need.
A popular country music singer and a professional golfer teamed up in the Houston area, but this reunion has nothing to do with their professions and everything to do with helping children in need.
LifeGift president and CEO discusses misconceptions and facts about organ donation
FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires speaks with LifeGift President and CEO Kevin Myer for Pediatric Transplant Awareness Month
FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires speaks with LifeGift President and CEO Kevin Myer for Pediatric Transplant Awareness Month
FDA facing growing pressure to approve COVID-19 vaccines for younger children
The agency set a tentative timeline for when vaccines could be approved for the youngest children.
The agency set a tentative timeline for when vaccines could be approved for the youngest children.
Texas MS 150 returns, as thousands of cyclists raise millions to fight multiple sclerosis
For the first time, since before the COVID-19 pandemic, cyclists are ready to set out for the annual Texas MS 150 fundraising bike tour to raise money in the fight against multiple sclerosis.
For the first time, since before the COVID-19 pandemic, cyclists are ready to set out for the annual Texas MS 150 fundraising bike tour to raise money in the fight against multiple sclerosis.
Cyclists prepare for bike tour to raise money in fight against multiple sclerosis
For the first time, since before the COVID-19 pandemic, cyclists are ready to set out for the annual Texas MS 150 fundraising bike tour to raise money in the fight against multiple sclerosis. FOX 26's Tom Zizka, who has made the ride a number of times shares how riders are making their final preparations.
For the first time, since before the COVID-19 pandemic, cyclists are ready to set out for the annual Texas MS 150 fundraising bike tour to raise money in the fight against multiple sclerosis. FOX 26's Tom Zizka, who has made the ride a number of times shares how riders are making their final preparations.