Parents donate toddler's organs to help give other families a second chance at life
Although his life was cut short, 1-year-old Rylen Cowen continues to make a huge impact on many. Rylen's parents made the selfless decision to donate his organs, so other families could have their miracle.
Although his life was cut short, 1-year-old Rylen Cowen continues to make a huge impact on many. Rylen's parents made the selfless decision to donate his organs, so other families could have their miracle.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
New study suggest excessive cell phone use could increase risk of Alzheimer?s
Researchers say constant exposure to network radiation can have a strong "magnetic and electric impact" on the body, which then could trigger a reaction in the brain that scientists say is a clear sign of Alzheimer's.
Researchers say constant exposure to network radiation can have a strong "magnetic and electric impact" on the body, which then could trigger a reaction in the brain that scientists say is a clear sign of Alzheimer's.
Global outbreak of pediatric hepatitis has health officials on high alert
A mystery strain of the illness has already been detected in several U.S. states and close to a dozen countries globally.
A mystery strain of the illness has already been detected in several U.S. states and close to a dozen countries globally.
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Advisory panel says certain people shouldn?t take daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks
We take a closer look at new recommendations regarding aspirin and heart attacks as FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with a Houston cardiologist.
We take a closer look at new recommendations regarding aspirin and heart attacks as FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with a Houston cardiologist.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.