Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Autism diagnoses increase in adults
A JAMA Network Open study says the rate of autism diagnoses in people ages 26-34 increased by 450% between 2011 and 2022. Two women from New York share how their diagnoses have answered questions they've had about themselves since childhood.
A JAMA Network Open study says the rate of autism diagnoses in people ages 26-34 increased by 450% between 2011 and 2022. Two women from New York share how their diagnoses have answered questions they've had about themselves since childhood.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases reported in 2 new counties, total rises to 422
State health officials reported 22 new cases Tuesday.
State health officials reported 22 new cases Tuesday.
Spring cleaning for your mental health
When we talk about spring cleaning, we have to also consider the emotional baggage. Motivational speaker Michael McGill Jr. joined the Morning Show to share more about doing some mental health spring cleaning.
When we talk about spring cleaning, we have to also consider the emotional baggage. Motivational speaker Michael McGill Jr. joined the Morning Show to share more about doing some mental health spring cleaning.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
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 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
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 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.
Fort Bend County reports first measles case in its area
Fort Bend County has reported its first case of measles in the area.
Fort Bend County has reported its first case of measles in the area.
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.
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.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Measles cases jump to 400
State health officials reported 73 new measles cases on Friday.
State health officials reported 73 new measles cases on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: 18 new cases reported in West Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 18 new cases of measles in the state on Tuesday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 18 new cases of measles in the state on Tuesday.
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.
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
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.
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.