Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Melanoma prevention
You're likely spending more time outdoors, and as a result, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer. May is the month to raise awareness and push prevention.
You're likely spending more time outdoors, and as a result, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer. May is the month to raise awareness and push prevention.
Texas Measles outbreak 2025: Four new cases reported in latest update
The state reported four newly identified cases since the previous update on Friday.
The state reported four newly identified cases since the previous update on Friday.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Popular weight-loss drug could help cut down on alcohol use, study finds
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Texas Measles Outbreak: State only reports 1 new case in latest update
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Preventing life-threatening NEC in babies
The month of May marks NEC Awareness Month. NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis, is a life-threatening disease impacting babies. Dr. Amy Hair with Texas Children?s Hospital shares more information on how NEC can be prevented.
The month of May marks NEC Awareness Month. NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis, is a life-threatening disease impacting babies. Dr. Amy Hair with Texas Children?s Hospital shares more information on how NEC can be prevented.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Protection against the 'silent killer'
Several American tourists have died recently from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in resorts abroad. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some ways you can keep your family safe.
Several American tourists have died recently from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in resorts abroad. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some ways you can keep your family safe.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
Family drove to Houston for Huntington's care
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that usually appears in adulthood, causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. However, a West Texas family traveled all the way to Houston for specialized care at UT Health-Houston for their juvenile daughters.
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that usually appears in adulthood, causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. However, a West Texas family traveled all the way to Houston for specialized care at UT Health-Houston for their juvenile daughters.
Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.