How to lose weight without dieting

When it comes to dieting, Dr. Ayanna Buckner says, many of us don't have the best track record.

Recall of blood pressure medications expanded for 5th time due to possible cancer risk

Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected.

Most young kids shouldn't drink plant-based milk, new guidelines say

Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.  

5 posts to avoid on social media during a divorce

Divorces are painful, and the people going through them are confused, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. You’re on a roller coaster of feelings and posting how you feel on social media about your divorce or your ex is never a good idea.

Should you get the flu shot? What to know about the 2019-2020 flu season

With the first day of fall just around the corner, medical professionals are issuing a serious warning for citizens as this year’s flu season arrives: Get your flu shot.

Rhode Island woman's blood turns black after using over-the-counter medication for toothache

A Rhode Island woman’s blood turned a black-blue color — a sign of a potentially deadly blood condition —  after she took a common over-the-counter medication to relieve a toothache.

Mom of 3 put into medically-induced coma with severe lung condition after vaping

A mother of three said she spent nearly a month in the hospital and was put into a medically-induced coma after falling critically ill — and doctors suspect her daily vaping habit was to blame.

Curved paddle takes away mammoogram discomfort
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Radiologist Chirag Parghi, from Solis Mammography, stops by Houston's Morning Show to talk about the curved paddle.

Vaping death reported in central California, hours after governor addresses dangers

Public health officials said a central California resident has died from complications related to the use of e-cigarettes, and they warned anyone who is vaping, or thinking about it, should know that there are serious potential risks.

One person CAN make a difference in a child's life

 The rate of teenagers taking their own lives has reached an all-time high. The youth suicide rate is the highest it's been since the government started collecting statistics in 1960. That's why FOX 26 is raising awareness about ways that are proven to lower the risk, through our special series "Dark Secrets, Teens in Crisis".  We're focusing on how ONE person...

Mom seeks birthday cards for son with rare skin disorder: 'His life depends on this'

A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare skin condition that leaves him blistered and covered in painful sores is asking his supporters to send him birthday cards in an effort to raise his spirits.

US health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy

Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions.

4-year-old New Jersey boy in need of kidney transplant

Four and a half-year-old Sebastian Foster is in desperate need of a kidney. His family is doing everything they can to get the word out.

Houston Texans' tailgating with a purpose

A large group of tailgaters called "B. Young Tailgaters" won Tailgaters of the Year last year.  They meet to share their love of football and a man named Brian Young.