CDC: More than 75% of children dying from COVID-19 are minorities
The data was collected from health departments across the country and echoes statistics from other experts that racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.
The data was collected from health departments across the country and echoes statistics from other experts that racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.
Can the novel coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend suffer pregnancy loss, calling it 'darkest of days'
Chrissy Teigen announced Tuesday night that complications resulted in the loss of her pregnancy in a heartbreaking post on social media.
Chrissy Teigen announced Tuesday night that complications resulted in the loss of her pregnancy in a heartbreaking post on social media.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
Eat it to beat it challenge: Barley
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge.
Texas mom creates interactive map to help kids trick-or-treat safely
A Texas mom is doing her part to make sure everyone feels comfortable, and safe, this Halloween.
A Texas mom is doing her part to make sure everyone feels comfortable, and safe, this Halloween.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
Lake Jackson splash pad blamed for deadly brain-eating amoeba
“You cannot get that infection from drinking the water or merely showering in it,” said John Hellerstedt, MD, commissioner of the DSHS.
“You cannot get that infection from drinking the water or merely showering in it,” said John Hellerstedt, MD, commissioner of the DSHS.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
Houston launches mental health initiative to help Houstonians dealing with COVID-19 crisis
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
Expert answers questions about brain-eating amoeba
Dr. Prathit Kulkarni, an infectious disease expert with Baylor College of Medicine, answers questions about Naegleria Fowleri.
Dr. Prathit Kulkarni, an infectious disease expert with Baylor College of Medicine, answers questions about Naegleria Fowleri.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Pickles
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge.
Brazosport Water Authority says it's not responsible for boy's death from brain-eating amoeba
Authorities in Lake Jackson are reassuring residents that health and safety are the priority as a boil water notice is still in effect in the southeast Texas city.
Authorities in Lake Jackson are reassuring residents that health and safety are the priority as a boil water notice is still in effect in the southeast Texas city.
September is National Recovery Month
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards speaks with Delisa Duncan Russell at the Right Step Houston.
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards speaks with Delisa Duncan Russell at the Right Step Houston.
Pediatricians warn of roseola, a common virus in babies and toddler
Pediatricians want to make sure parents are aware of roseola, especially parents with babies and toddlers.
Pediatricians want to make sure parents are aware of roseola, especially parents with babies and toddlers.
Eat It to Beat It: Lentils
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez show us how he prepares lentils.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez show us how he prepares lentils.
Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 globally also bring world closer to finding treatment
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.