Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 21 Houston Health Department affiliated sites this week
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free first doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of June 7, 2021. 21 health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week.
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free first doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of June 7, 2021. 21 health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week.
Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
What is 'dry scooping'? Latest TikTok trend could be dangerous for your heart
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
Hospital workers prepare to be fired for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
A mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins Monday for Houston Methodist Hospital. Employees have been told if they don’t get a COVID-19 shot by then, they’ll be fired.
A mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins Monday for Houston Methodist Hospital. Employees have been told if they don’t get a COVID-19 shot by then, they’ll be fired.
Kids on vegan diets have better heart health but growth risks, study finds
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
Nearly 100 second dose COVID-19 vaccines administered to Houston's Asian American community
The event was hosted by the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA) which Teresa Trinh, president of the organization, says was to help make the vaccine more accessible for other members of Houston's Asian community.
The event was hosted by the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA) which Teresa Trinh, president of the organization, says was to help make the vaccine more accessible for other members of Houston's Asian community.
FDA approves diabetes medicine as weight-loss drug
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection
The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.
The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
National Cancer Survivor's Day: Warrior shares her story
Cancer is perhaps the biggest battle one can face. And this Sunday is National Cancer Survivor's Day - a day to celebrate the warriors. And give hope to those recently diagnosed. Cynthia Hayes tells FOX 26 Houston about her journey.
Cancer is perhaps the biggest battle one can face. And this Sunday is National Cancer Survivor's Day - a day to celebrate the warriors. And give hope to those recently diagnosed. Cynthia Hayes tells FOX 26 Houston about her journey.
How to deal with social anxiety at work
Anxiety is no joke, and Dr. Mariam Wahby with Memorial Herman Behavioral Services has some tips on how some can handle it better.
Anxiety is no joke, and Dr. Mariam Wahby with Memorial Herman Behavioral Services has some tips on how some can handle it better.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Texas saw a nearly 80 percent change in unemployment claims since 2020
As the fight against COVID-19 wages on, the U.S. has seen some remarkable progress, and according to WalletHub, this is most notable in the job market.
As the fight against COVID-19 wages on, the U.S. has seen some remarkable progress, and according to WalletHub, this is most notable in the job market.
Harris Co. students could win $5K scholarship for getting COVID-19 vaccine
Through a new raffle program, Harris County is providing scholarships to residents under the age of 18 who receive a COVID-19 vaccine from any Harris County Public Health vaccination site. Here's what you need to know.
Through a new raffle program, Harris County is providing scholarships to residents under the age of 18 who receive a COVID-19 vaccine from any Harris County Public Health vaccination site. Here's what you need to know.