Inhaled insulin offers hope for diabetes management

Inhaled insulin has been available for about a decade, offering a rapid-acting alternative to traditional insulin shots. While it's been around a while, many patients don't know about it because it's not commercially advertised.

Inhaled insulin offers hope for diabetes management
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Inhaled insulin has been available for about a decade, offering a rapid-acting alternative to traditional insulin shots. While it's been around a while, many patients don't know about it because it's not commercially advertised.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

Parents of Texas girl who died from measles still wouldn't vaccinate

The parents of an unvaccinated 6-year-old Texas girl who died from measles said they still wouldn't recommend vaccinations during an interview with an anti-vaccination organization last week.

Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details

In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

Hitchcock ISD puts free Narcan on campuses, buses
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Around 7,000 Texans have died from fentanyl poisoning since 2019 and a Galveston County school district is taking steps to protect students from the deadly opioid. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more on what Hitchcock ISD is doing to provide free Narcan.

Hitchcock ISD providing free Narcan on all campuses, school buses

Hitchcock ISD is hoping to be part of the solution to combat fentanyl poisoning by making Narcan free and readily available for students and staff inside all campuses and school buses.

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 300 cases detected in state

More than 300 measles cases have been detected in Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Texas lawmakers call for CDC transparency amid measles outbreak

The state's Democratic Congressional representatives are calling on the CDC to be more transparent with its response to Texas' measles outbreak.

Houston woman develops Cognitive Busy Box to help families dealing with dementia

A Houston woman inspired by her mother's battle with Alzheimer's created the Cognitive Busy Box to help families connect with their own loved ones who are battling dementia.

Cognitive busy box to help those with dementia
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Amanda Bailey's was inspired by her mother's battle with Alzheimer's to create a cognitive busy box to help families connect with their own loved ones who are battling dementia. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with Bailey about the impact of the busy box.

Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

Infant measles case confirmed as third in Houston this year, officials say

A measles case in a Houston infant has been confirmed as the third case of measles in the city, according to the Houston Health Department.