Texas Measles Outbreak: State only reports 1 new case in latest update
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Preventing life-threatening NEC in babies
The month of May marks NEC Awareness Month. NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis, is a life-threatening disease impacting babies. Dr. Amy Hair with Texas Children?s Hospital shares more information on how NEC can be prevented.
The month of May marks NEC Awareness Month. NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis, is a life-threatening disease impacting babies. Dr. Amy Hair with Texas Children?s Hospital shares more information on how NEC can be prevented.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Protection against the 'silent killer'
Several American tourists have died recently from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in resorts abroad. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some ways you can keep your family safe.
Several American tourists have died recently from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in resorts abroad. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some ways you can keep your family safe.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
Family drove to Houston for Huntington's care
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that usually appears in adulthood, causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. However, a West Texas family traveled all the way to Houston for specialized care at UT Health-Houston for their juvenile daughters.
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that usually appears in adulthood, causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. However, a West Texas family traveled all the way to Houston for specialized care at UT Health-Houston for their juvenile daughters.
Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
Heat danger: Texas leads nation in hot car deaths
Temperatures are heating up in Houston, and Texas sees more hot car deaths than any other state. There are simple reminders and technology to prevent a tragedy.
Temperatures are heating up in Houston, and Texas sees more hot car deaths than any other state. There are simple reminders and technology to prevent a tragedy.
Hot car safety: Protecting children from heat wave
We know temperatures are rising here in Houston. Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen shares some tips and tricks that guardians should know when they have a child in the car seat.
We know temperatures are rising here in Houston. Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen shares some tips and tricks that guardians should know when they have a child in the car seat.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.