Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Behind the Backpacks: Exhibit to send silence packing around suicide, mental health
Approximately 1,000 college students across the U.S. take their own life every year. A Houston-area mom who lost her beloved daughter to suicide is teaming up with an organization called Active Minds to display 1,000 backpacks on the campus of Lone Star College-Montgomery.
Approximately 1,000 college students across the U.S. take their own life every year. A Houston-area mom who lost her beloved daughter to suicide is teaming up with an organization called Active Minds to display 1,000 backpacks on the campus of Lone Star College-Montgomery.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
Texas nursing homes turn to state for help with staffing woes as vaccine mandate looms
About 40% of Texas nursing home workers are unvaccinated and could face dismissal or quit their jobs under a federal vaccination requirement for the industry.
About 40% of Texas nursing home workers are unvaccinated and could face dismissal or quit their jobs under a federal vaccination requirement for the industry.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
Flood of counterfeit pills claiming local lives, triggering alert
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan spoke one-on-one with Houston’s top Anti-Drug Cop and the grieving sister of an innocent victim to discuss an urgent national alert about the consequences of a counterfeit tablet laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan spoke one-on-one with Houston’s top Anti-Drug Cop and the grieving sister of an innocent victim to discuss an urgent national alert about the consequences of a counterfeit tablet laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
Art Fest celebrating children at Ronald McDonald House Charities
Childhood cancer awareness month wraps up this week, but the work to bring joy and happiness to young patients continues. The Faris Foundation celebrated this week with the kiddos at Ronald McDonald House Houston. The kids got to paint and decorate gold stars, which will become part of a bigger art installation. The Faris Foundation says it found art is the highest form of hope and healing for those who can't express themselves with words.
Childhood cancer awareness month wraps up this week, but the work to bring joy and happiness to young patients continues. The Faris Foundation celebrated this week with the kiddos at Ronald McDonald House Houston. The kids got to paint and decorate gold stars, which will become part of a bigger art installation. The Faris Foundation says it found art is the highest form of hope and healing for those who can't express themselves with words.
Houston girl with same disease as Alan Jackson hopes to meet him, work toward cure
County superstar Alan Jackson says he’s living with Charcot Marie Tooth or CMT, a degenerative disease with no cure that’s now causing him to stumble on stage.
County superstar Alan Jackson says he’s living with Charcot Marie Tooth or CMT, a degenerative disease with no cure that’s now causing him to stumble on stage.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.