More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.

Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?

With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.

College student explains why COVID-19 made her not want to pursue a career in nursing
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A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.

A look at kids and their mental health
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Going back to school can be more than just physically draining for our kids, it can be mentally draining for them, too, especially during a pandemic. They might be dealing with mental health issues like being anxious or depressed. Dr. Jessica Lanerie of Kelsey Seybold Clinic shares some signs to look out for.

Unvaccinated city of Houston employees will get mandatory COVID-19 test

All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.

Houston Methodist confirms around 50 cases of mu variant

Last week, the World Health Organization identified the mu variant as a new variant of interest. The delta variant is classified as a variant of concern.

RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says

NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.

Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report

In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.

Potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects are more common in actual infection

A recent study found that potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccines that many use as an excuse to remain unvaccinated are actually far more common and severe in those who opt not to get the shot and wind up with an actual COVID-19 infection instead.

Love Yourself to Better Health program
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Ruben Dominguez introduces us to Jenuine Nutrition, which is launching the "Love Yourself to Better Health" program with nutritious smoothies for customers.

Telemedicine reduces risk
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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine. People have become comfortable with it. Now we're learning just how important this technology has truly become for patients.

Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says

The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.

Justice Department will ‘protect’ abortion seekers in Texas

The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.