Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Texas governor signs Fetal Heartbeat-Abortion Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Health Task Force lowers age for colon cancer screenings to 45
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Erasing the stigma that comes with being HIV positive
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
Coping techniques for those heading back to work
The American Psychological Association took a poll and found out that half of Americans are uneasy about returning to in-person interactions.
The American Psychological Association took a poll and found out that half of Americans are uneasy about returning to in-person interactions.
Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
'Pose' star Billy Porter reveals HIV diagnosis
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Hospital leaders react to lowering of Harris County COVID-19 threat level
FOX 26 reached out to local hospitals, both large and small, to compare how COVID-19 hospitalization look now compared to the peaks last summer and during the winter holidays.
FOX 26 reached out to local hospitals, both large and small, to compare how COVID-19 hospitalization look now compared to the peaks last summer and during the winter holidays.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Soldiers shave heads for battle buddy's sister fighting brain cancer
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
Local family files wrongful death lawsuit against local doctor and Walgreens
A family speaking exclusively to FOX 26 after filing a lawsuit claiming their loved one passed away due to what they believe was Medical Negligence.
A family speaking exclusively to FOX 26 after filing a lawsuit claiming their loved one passed away due to what they believe was Medical Negligence.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Act FAST to fight a stroke: 1 in 5 women will suffer from one
Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, a stroke survivor from the Houston area, is teaming up with the American Heart Association during this National Stroke Awareness Month.
Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, a stroke survivor from the Houston area, is teaming up with the American Heart Association during this National Stroke Awareness Month.
Shaving heads to help raise money for cancer research
Some clippers and a financial donation is enough for the St. Baldricks Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. Fox 26 Houston Photojournalist Ed Lightbourne shows us how.
Some clippers and a financial donation is enough for the St. Baldricks Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. Fox 26 Houston Photojournalist Ed Lightbourne shows us how.
Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 pandemic exposed 'undeniable effects of racism'
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.