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.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Schools become mobile vaccination sites as providers target 12 to 15-year-olds
Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.
Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Explainer: Why did New York Yankees test positive after vaccination?
A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots.
A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of threatening Texas' health care funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated
Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.
Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.
Kangaroo Care Awareness Day promotes skin-to-skin contact for babies
A Houston-area mom started an awareness day ten years ago after kangaroo care helped save her son's life.
A Houston-area mom started an awareness day ten years ago after kangaroo care helped save her son's life.
CDC says those fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks, social distance
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
Hundreds of 12 to 15-year-olds rush to Houston Methodist to get COVID-19 vaccine
Houston Methodist reports 700 children ages 12 to 15 had gotten a COVID-19 vaccine by early Thursday afternoon. It was the first day the hospital systems seven vaccine sites offered them to that age group.
Houston Methodist reports 700 children ages 12 to 15 had gotten a COVID-19 vaccine by early Thursday afternoon. It was the first day the hospital systems seven vaccine sites offered them to that age group.
‘Great day for America’: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely ditch masks
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
Montgomery County offering second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.