2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Houston family seeks more time for toddler hospitalized after Memorial Day drowning incident
A Houston-area family is seeking more time for their 2-year-old daughter, Annelise Camp, after a Memorial Day drowning incident. Court documents show the family obtained a temporary restraining order as brain death testing approaches and they pursue a transfer to another hospital.
A Houston-area family is seeking more time for their 2-year-old daughter, Annelise Camp, after a Memorial Day drowning incident. Court documents show the family obtained a temporary restraining order as brain death testing approaches and they pursue a transfer to another hospital.
Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
The unexpected killer hiding inside a firefighter's uniform
Firefighters face their greatest long-term health risk after extinguishing flames, as toxic carcinogens trapped in their protective clothes can be absorbed through the skin or carried home to families.
Firefighters face their greatest long-term health risk after extinguishing flames, as toxic carcinogens trapped in their protective clothes can be absorbed through the skin or carried home to families.
The unexpected killer hiding inside a firefighter's uniform
Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters due to toxic carcinogens left on their gear. The Spring Fire Department has deployed specialized extraction and washing systems to sanitize equipment immediately after every call.
Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters due to toxic carcinogens left on their gear. The Spring Fire Department has deployed specialized extraction and washing systems to sanitize equipment immediately after every call.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
What is an Ozone Action Day?
You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.
You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.
Kylie Overfield, toddler who underwent rare double-lung transplant in Houston, dies at 2
Kylie Overfield, the 2-year-old who underwent a successful rare double-lung transplant at Texas Children’s in 2024, has died. Her family says her legacy lives on in two babies.
Kylie Overfield, the 2-year-old who underwent a successful rare double-lung transplant at Texas Children’s in 2024, has died. Her family says her legacy lives on in two babies.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
Houston City Council receives update on enhanced Ebola screening at Bush Airport
Houston is now home to one of only three airports in the entire country routing and screening passengers arriving from parts of Africa currently battling an Ebola outbreak. During a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday morning, local officials stressed that there is no immediate cause for panic.
Houston is now home to one of only three airports in the entire country routing and screening passengers arriving from parts of Africa currently battling an Ebola outbreak. During a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday morning, local officials stressed that there is no immediate cause for panic.
Ebola screenings at Houston's Bush Airport: What to know
Houston's Bush Airport is one of three in the US where certain passenger will be screening for Ebola. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details.
Houston's Bush Airport is one of three in the US where certain passenger will be screening for Ebola. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details.