Help us find the good Samaritan in Sugar Land who helped save a man

A man in Sugar Land had a seizure and was walking into oncoming traffic when a man rushed to save him from a devastating fate. He and his doctor at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic want to know who the good Samaritan is.

Houston residents dealing with sewage in their apartments for 10 days
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Several families in Houston tell us they've had an inch of raw sewage inside their apartment for 10 days. The City Health Department is now involved. And FOX 26 Houston Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what's being done to get these residents some help.

Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests

The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.

Affordable Care Act open enrollment until August 15
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For those who are uninsured or even if you have the plan, the marketplace allows you to see what type of health insurance you may qualify for.

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Treating common summer ailments
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You?ve got to love summertime, but then you also have to remember sunburns, rashes and bee stings all come with it. Dr. John Griffin with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic talks about treating those ailments.

Challenges Autistic children face with Medicaid
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A popular autistic teen and business owner is in a crisis that is baffling doctors and frightening her parents. They're talking to FOX 26 Houston?s Chelsea Edwards in the hopes that lawmakers push forward solutions and other parents know they're not alone.

Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

More fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils can reduce migraines, study finds

A study from the National Institutes of Health found diets that are high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Does new Alzheimer's drug work? It may take 9 years to find out

When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.

WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant

The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.

CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.

Law and health expert breaks down grand jury declining to indict Harris Co. doctor accused of stealing vaccines
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A case involving a Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines concluded after a grand jury declined to indict him. The story received national attention due to its uniqueness but for more clarification, FOX 26 Houston spoke to Prof. Valerie Gutmann Koch, co-director of the Health Law & Policy Institute at the University of Houston.