Study: Avocados could help women lose belly fat
A recent study says an avocado a day, could help keep the belly fat away. To learn more, we consult Amanda Beaver, a dietician with Houston Methodist.
A recent study says an avocado a day, could help keep the belly fat away. To learn more, we consult Amanda Beaver, a dietician with Houston Methodist.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Couple expressing remorse after they and their five children all tested positive for COVID-19
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
CarePartners to take over BakerRipley Dementia Day Center
CarePartners will take over BakerRipley?s Dementia Day Center at the start of the new year.
CarePartners will take over BakerRipley?s Dementia Day Center at the start of the new year.
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.
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.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ruben Dominguez introduces us to Jenuine Nutrition, which is launching the "Love Yourself to Better Health" program with nutritious smoothies for customers.
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
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.
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.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.