Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Infant measles case confirmed as third in Houston this year, officials say
A measles case in a Houston infant has been confirmed as the third case of measles in the city, according to the Houston Health Department.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports dozens of new cases, infections in new counties
Texas state health officials have reported dozens of new measles cases in its Friday update.
RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 200 cases reported by the state
More than 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in West Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Leaders work to inform residents about issues
City workers and volunteers worked on Monday to inform residents living in a cancer cluster in Houston's Fifth Ward about ways to learn more and receive free early cancer screenings.
The lingering impact of long COVID five years later
Five years ago this week, the pandemic started shutting down our country, and millions started working from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 7 million people around the world have died from it.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Dozens of new cases confirmed in West Texas
Of the 39 new cases reported on Friday, nearly all of them were in Gaines County.
Here's how many people say they've never had COVID
It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.
Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.
DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise
Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.