Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
Two Houston heart transplant survivors form unbreakable bond
After two young men from the Houston area underwent heart transplants, they developed an unbreakable. It's a difficult thing to go through but having a knowing friend by their side is making it a lot easier.
After two young men from the Houston area underwent heart transplants, they developed an unbreakable. It's a difficult thing to go through but having a knowing friend by their side is making it a lot easier.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
Amid lowest hospitalization rates in Harris Co., Judge touts free 2nd booster, warns pandemic isn't over
Houston-area COVID-related hospitalization rates are at their lowest point since May 2020. But Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warns the pandemic is still not over, urging eligible residents to get free 2nd booster.
Houston-area COVID-related hospitalization rates are at their lowest point since May 2020. But Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warns the pandemic is still not over, urging eligible residents to get free 2nd booster.
Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Disney hand sanitizers recalled due to Benzene and Methanol presence
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Houston business owner working towards recovery after being paralyzed for months
A local business owner took on thirty flights of stairs Saturday after being unable to stand less than four months ago.
A local business owner took on thirty flights of stairs Saturday after being unable to stand less than four months ago.
Local business owner working towards recovery after being paralyzed for months
FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards shares the story of a man?s miraculous recovery after taking on 30 flights of stairs after being unable to stand for less than four months.
FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards shares the story of a man?s miraculous recovery after taking on 30 flights of stairs after being unable to stand for less than four months.
'Son of Omicron' making up more than 75 percent of COVID-19 cases at Houston Methodist hospitals
Houston Methodist officials say a new, stronger Omicron variant they're dubbing "son of Omicron" is beginning to take over as the dominant strain among their patients.
Houston Methodist officials say a new, stronger Omicron variant they're dubbing "son of Omicron" is beginning to take over as the dominant strain among their patients.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
Man's family meets organ donation recipients, Dallas hospital staff who helped with transplants
The family of a young man lost to a hit-and-run crash said their son now lives on through others his organs helped save.
The family of a young man lost to a hit-and-run crash said their son now lives on through others his organs helped save.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Eating 100g of cranberries a day may help keep heart disease away, study finds
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
Texas Children's Hospital's bariatric program helps teen lose almost 100 pounds
A Houston-area teen has lost almost 100 pounds through Texas Children's Hospital's bariatric program. Cassidy talks about her journey and how she's feeling now.
A Houston-area teen has lost almost 100 pounds through Texas Children's Hospital's bariatric program. Cassidy talks about her journey and how she's feeling now.