Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Houston Methodist offering COVID-19 vaccines ahead of Sunday's Astros game
The Houston Astros are teaming up with Houston Methodist to offer fans the COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday.
The Houston Astros are teaming up with Houston Methodist to offer fans the COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday.
Community health clinic going door-to-door in hopes of vaccinating more Houstonians
In Harris County, Latinos make up 31 percent of those who have gotten COVID-19 vaccine. It's now the same percentage as Whites, although Latinos make up 43 percent of the county's population and Whites are 29 percent.
In Harris County, Latinos make up 31 percent of those who have gotten COVID-19 vaccine. It's now the same percentage as Whites, although Latinos make up 43 percent of the county's population and Whites are 29 percent.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Too much salt bad for your immune system?
A new study shows eating too much salt isn't just bad for your heart but also for your immune cells. Our Melissa Wilson speaks with Dr. John Higgins, sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UT Health to tell us more on these new findings
A new study shows eating too much salt isn't just bad for your heart but also for your immune cells. Our Melissa Wilson speaks with Dr. John Higgins, sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UT Health to tell us more on these new findings
Dr. Hasan Gokal's Attorney speaks to FOX 26, says the family still fighting to clear name
It’s being called a trial by social media. The Harris County DA's office has yet to announce when they will be moving forward with presenting their case against Dr. Hasan Gokal.
It’s being called a trial by social media. The Harris County DA's office has yet to announce when they will be moving forward with presenting their case against Dr. Hasan Gokal.
National Nurses Week: Restaurants, brands offer freebies and discounts
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.
As America inches toward recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, take some time during National Nurses Week to show appreciation and share these freebies and discounts with your favorite nurse.
Health center pressing on to vaccinate more Houstonians despite reduced demand
While the number of people wanting COVID-19 vaccines is slowing down, the Spring Branch Community Health Center's effort to administer vaccines has not.
While the number of people wanting COVID-19 vaccines is slowing down, the Spring Branch Community Health Center's effort to administer vaccines has not.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Pfizer seeks authorization to store COVID-19 vaccine in standard refrigerator temps for up to 4 weeks
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Harris County Public Health shifts distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to fit more people's lifestyles
With the supply of COVID-19 vaccines now outpacing demand, Harris County Public Health leaders are working to continue increasing access to vaccines. So if you do still want one, it should be easier than ever to get one. Public Health officials say they’re continuing to adjust the way they distribute vaccines to better fit people’s lifestyles.
With the supply of COVID-19 vaccines now outpacing demand, Harris County Public Health leaders are working to continue increasing access to vaccines. So if you do still want one, it should be easier than ever to get one. Public Health officials say they’re continuing to adjust the way they distribute vaccines to better fit people’s lifestyles.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
Buying six-pack abs without going to the gym
Paddles on the skin admit electromagnetic energy to cause major contractions, sculpting different body parts.
Paddles on the skin admit electromagnetic energy to cause major contractions, sculpting different body parts.