USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

FOX 26 EXCLUSIVE: Harris County judge speaks on brain injury that prompted DWI allegations
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Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson returned to work after her DWI case was dismissed. She spoke exclusively with FOX 26's Melissa Wilson about the major injury she says led to the DWI claims.

Black Men's Wellness Day in Houston
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Black Men's Wellness Day is happening this Saturday at the University of Houston.

Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression

Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.

US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time

A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

FDA plans to phase out use of artificial food-dye
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The FDA announced a plan to get rid of eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, such as red dye, citing potential adverse health effects.

RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

Houston baseball player survives life-threatening brain aneurysm

A rising star high school baseball player was about to head off to pitch in college when a sudden, life-threatening condition changed everything.

Texas hospitals spent millions caring for non-citizens, according to HHSC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 600

State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 624 since January.

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.

Tina Knowles reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer: reports

Tina Knowles, mother to Grammy-winning artists Beyoncé and Solange, revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024, according to reports.

New hope to relieve pain through stem cell therapy

A Houston gym owner and fitness instructor struggled with severe neck and back pain. Traditional treatments failed, leading her to stem cell therapy using umbilical cord cells.