Huntsville doctor and radio station team up against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic. Our Maria Salazar spent the day in Walker County to see how a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic. Our Maria Salazar spent the day in Walker County to see how a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
Harris Co. judge announces expansion with COVID-19 vaccine incentives amid successful trend
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Doctor warns 'milk crate challenge' could cause serious injuries
A TikTok doctor has a warning about the latest challenge to sweep social media. It's called the "milk crate challenge" and it has people walking over stacked crates hoping they don't fall, but this doctor tells us it has dangerous and even deadly consequences
A TikTok doctor has a warning about the latest challenge to sweep social media. It's called the "milk crate challenge" and it has people walking over stacked crates hoping they don't fall, but this doctor tells us it has dangerous and even deadly consequences
COVID-19 booster shots and additional doses
Several local hospitals will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for the general public next month. To learn more about it FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun with UT Health - Houston.
Several local hospitals will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for the general public next month. To learn more about it FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun with UT Health - Houston.
COVID patients overflowing into free-standing ERs as local hospitals are stretched thin
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
Clinics, pharmacies to start offering flu shots in September
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
Preventing and treating stress-induced 'inflammaging'
Stress can show up on the body in a number of ways. One of them is chronic micro-inflammation-induced aging also called "Inflammaging". FOX 26 learns how to prevent and treat it by talking to Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology
Stress can show up on the body in a number of ways. One of them is chronic micro-inflammation-induced aging also called "Inflammaging". FOX 26 learns how to prevent and treat it by talking to Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology
New program in Houston offers up to $150 for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a new incentive program beginning Thursday, those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at eligible Houston Health Department sites can get a $100 gift card for their first dose and a $50 gift card for their second dose.
Under a new incentive program beginning Thursday, those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at eligible Houston Health Department sites can get a $100 gift card for their first dose and a $50 gift card for their second dose.
Houston-area nurses experiencing 'compassion fatigue' amid spike in hospitalizations, staff shortages
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases has become a shock for many in the Houston area and continues to devastate health care workers, who are barely hanging on.
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases has become a shock for many in the Houston area and continues to devastate health care workers, who are barely hanging on.
Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
New state-of-the-art device stimulates spine to relieve back pain
Typical back pain treatments didn't work for a woman in Rosenberg, so she turned to an app-based platform called Intellis Spinal Cord Stimulation System.
Typical back pain treatments didn't work for a woman in Rosenberg, so she turned to an app-based platform called Intellis Spinal Cord Stimulation System.