Umbilical cord stem cells to treat lower back pain
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A local woman suffering debilitating neck and back pain found relief through a state of the art treatment. Nancy Bonilla-White shares her journey through pain and recovery after seeking help in The Woodlands.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported

Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.

RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."

3-year-old's Disney dreams granted with Make-A-Wish
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Little Everly had her Disney dreams come true thanks to Make-A-Wish! Everly, is on the Morning Show with her mom and dad to tell us about her magical experience.

Texas family shines light on rare disease awareness

The Rogers family faced a nearly three-year journey to diagnose Lottie, who exhibited developmental delays from a young age. Despite normal test results, her mother, a nurse, knew something was amiss.

Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds

A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.

Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days

An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.

RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September

RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.

Low-cost, healthy foods to power you through tough economy

An H-E-B dietician suggests low-cost, healthy food options you can put on the table during tough economic times.

Budget friendly, healthy snack options
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Registered Dietician Mary Katherine Hutchinson with HEB has some healthy snacking options if you're looking to grocery shop on a budget.

Low-cost food options to eat healthy
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In tough economic times, families may struggle to put healthy foods on the table. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Mary-Katherine, a registered dietician with HEB about low-cost, healthy options.

What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.

Houston heart attack survivor says he glimpsed heaven

After a man suffered a near-death experience from a massive heart attack, he had an out-of-body experience that changed his life forever.

Peace Love Autism in Tomball: More than a store, it's a community

One unique store in Tomball aims to celebrate the differences of those on the spectrum and create a community for them. The mother who started it says she needed a place like this when her son was first diagnosed with autism.

Peace Love Autism in Tomball
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A unique store in Tomball aims to celebrate the differences of those on the autism spectrum and create a community for them.?

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.