CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
‘The evidence is overwhelming’: NIH director pleads with evangelicals* to get vaccinated *
NIH Director Francis Collins said that the millions of religious Americans who are choosing to not get the COVID-19 vaccine because of their faith is creating a “truly heartbreaking” scenario.
NIH Director Francis Collins said that the millions of religious Americans who are choosing to not get the COVID-19 vaccine because of their faith is creating a “truly heartbreaking” scenario.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
New legislation could categorize wigs as ?durable medical equipment?
Our panel discusses proposed legislation from Rep. Ayanna Pressley that would categorize wigs as ?durable medical equipment,? which could help men and women across the country suffering from conditions that lead to hair loss.
Our panel discusses proposed legislation from Rep. Ayanna Pressley that would categorize wigs as ?durable medical equipment,? which could help men and women across the country suffering from conditions that lead to hair loss.
Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to resume, stopping federal judge’s order to block its enforcement
Texas officially appealed two days after a federal judge temporarily blocked the new law.
Texas officially appealed two days after a federal judge temporarily blocked the new law.
11-year-old with Rapunzel syndrome has over 6 pounds of hair removed from stomach
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
Understanding Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome
FOX 26 is your station for health and we want you to be aware of something called Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome. It's a rare but serious condition linked to COVID-19 and Texas Children's Hospital says they've seen a rise in cases since February.
FOX 26 is your station for health and we want you to be aware of something called Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome. It's a rare but serious condition linked to COVID-19 and Texas Children's Hospital says they've seen a rise in cases since February.
Triathletes gather in The Woodlands for IRONMAN Texas
Saturday is a big day for athletes who have been unable to compete during the pandemic. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff tells us more about the return of the IRONMAN triathlon to The Woodlands.
Saturday is a big day for athletes who have been unable to compete during the pandemic. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff tells us more about the return of the IRONMAN triathlon to The Woodlands.
Triathletes gather in The Woodlands for IRONMAN Texas
Saturday is a big day for athletes who have been unable to compete during the pandemic. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff tells us more about the return of the IRONMAN triathlon to The Woodlands.
Saturday is a big day for athletes who have been unable to compete during the pandemic. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff tells us more about the return of the IRONMAN triathlon to The Woodlands.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
NIH: People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for breakthrough COVID-19
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
FDA issues new warning against possibly contaminated hand sanitizer
The FDA is out with another warning about a hand sanitizer possibly contaminated with cancer-causing substances.
The FDA is out with another warning about a hand sanitizer possibly contaminated with cancer-causing substances.