Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
Shaving heads for St. Baldrick's Foundation
It's a fundraiser that helps kids fighting cancer one clipper at a time. People are stepping up and shaving their heads to help the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
It's a fundraiser that helps kids fighting cancer one clipper at a time. People are stepping up and shaving their heads to help the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Cincinnati church wipes out $46.5 million in medical debt for 45,000 families
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report coronavirus
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
Government study finds about 40% of US adults are obese
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
Man comes back from catastrophic health problem
Brandon Ray still can't believe he is able to play his guitar. Almost three years ago, he suffered an aortic dissection, which means his aorta ripped, that's the major artery that carries blood out of his heart.
Brandon Ray still can't believe he is able to play his guitar. Almost three years ago, he suffered an aortic dissection, which means his aorta ripped, that's the major artery that carries blood out of his heart.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Masks that prevent coronavirus flying off shelves
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them. Nearly every medical supply store and hardware store in town is sold out.
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them. Nearly every medical supply store and hardware store in town is sold out.
Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Family discusses impact of triplets born premature
Having a premature baby can take a toll on a family, both emotionally and financially. Now, imagine having three all at the same time. According to the March of Dimes, Texas and Houston rank pretty poorly when it comes to premature births. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with a College Station family who had triplets in Houston about the impact it's had on their lives, and she got some information on what can be done to help prevent premature births.
Having a premature baby can take a toll on a family, both emotionally and financially. Now, imagine having three all at the same time. According to the March of Dimes, Texas and Houston rank pretty poorly when it comes to premature births. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with a College Station family who had triplets in Houston about the impact it's had on their lives, and she got some information on what can be done to help prevent premature births.
Houston woman says breast implants made her sick and she's not alone
Eileen Kay says her breast implants caused autoimmune problems leading to her having them removed six months later.
Eileen Kay says her breast implants caused autoimmune problems leading to her having them removed six months later.
Immune system problems triggered by Houston woman's breast implant
A Houston woman says she has been she began having immune system issues after she got breast implants. She's speaking with FOX 26's Randy Wallace to warn other women about the potential dangers of breast augmentation.
A Houston woman says she has been she began having immune system issues after she got breast implants. She's speaking with FOX 26's Randy Wallace to warn other women about the potential dangers of breast augmentation.
South Korean coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.