Male birth control pill 99% effective in mice, researchers say
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Houston teen first in Texas to become own donor to reverse sickle cell anemia
A huge advancement in treating sickle cell disease! A patient at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center is the first patient in Texas to become her own donor to reverse her rare blood disorder.
A huge advancement in treating sickle cell disease! A patient at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center is the first patient in Texas to become her own donor to reverse her rare blood disorder.
Toddler paralyzed by rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome still recovering
1-year-old Joleigh is still undergoing outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy to overcome Guillain-Barré Syndrome — a rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks nerves.
1-year-old Joleigh is still undergoing outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy to overcome Guillain-Barré Syndrome — a rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks nerves.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slight rise in COVID-19 cases have leaders warning of a potential surge
Health officials are warning of a potential COVID-19 surge and a new variant driving up cases overseas.
Health officials are warning of a potential COVID-19 surge and a new variant driving up cases overseas.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Possible obesity treatment for women identified by researchers based on how bodies store fat
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Sleep experts say don't make Daylight Saving Time permanent
As America is on the verge of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, sleep experts say it's a bad idea.
As America is on the verge of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, sleep experts say it's a bad idea.
Young mother shares her cancer story with FOX 26, urges everyone to pay attention to symptoms
Stephanie Reetz started having symptoms at only 36 years old. Thanks to the HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake’s Rectal Cancer team, she is now back to her normal life after outpatient non-invasive surgery.
Stephanie Reetz started having symptoms at only 36 years old. Thanks to the HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake’s Rectal Cancer team, she is now back to her normal life after outpatient non-invasive surgery.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life
A young cowboy is back in the saddle after his heart stopped at the rodeo. FOX 26 Melissa Wilson shares his dramatic story with cardiac arrest and why some say this was definitely a case of divine intervention.
A young cowboy is back in the saddle after his heart stopped at the rodeo. FOX 26 Melissa Wilson shares his dramatic story with cardiac arrest and why some say this was definitely a case of divine intervention.
Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life
A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.
A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.