National Hot Tea Month: Benefits of hot tea
Hot tea has so many benefits! Monica Lewis, a certified tea specialist, shares more about good manners and a good cup of tea for National Hot Tea Month.
Hot tea has so many benefits! Monica Lewis, a certified tea specialist, shares more about good manners and a good cup of tea for National Hot Tea Month.
Combination of medication, diet could reverse type 2 diabetes, study finds
A recent study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a combination of calorie reduction, physical activity, and the diabetes drug dapagliflozin, offering new hope for patients.
A recent study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a combination of calorie reduction, physical activity, and the diabetes drug dapagliflozin, offering new hope for patients.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
Houston free resource for kids with disabilities
A valuable and free resource is available in Houston for children with disabilities. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson shares more on Family to Family Network, a parent-run organization, which ensures children have the tools they need to be independent adults.
A valuable and free resource is available in Houston for children with disabilities. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson shares more on Family to Family Network, a parent-run organization, which ensures children have the tools they need to be independent adults.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
Respiratory illnesses rise due to holiday festivities, winter weather
Health officials advise increased hand washing and use of face masks.
Health officials advise increased hand washing and use of face masks.
Nasal spray to treat depression: Clinical trial conducted in Houston
Dr. Joao de Quevedo with UTHealth Houston shares what researchers found during a clinical trial for Spravato, the first FDA-approved nasal spray to treat depression.
Dr. Joao de Quevedo with UTHealth Houston shares what researchers found during a clinical trial for Spravato, the first FDA-approved nasal spray to treat depression.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of food packages
The FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labels to help consumers quickly identify levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in packaged foods.
The FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labels to help consumers quickly identify levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in packaged foods.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Up to 4 in 10 Americans over 55 could develop dementia: How to reduce your risk
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
Hope for couples through surrogacy
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
Houston doctor suspended for being impaired during surgeries could get his medical license back
A Houston surgeon has had his medical license suspended after testing positive for cocaine and facing allegations of impairment during surgeries, raising concerns about patient safety.
A Houston surgeon has had his medical license suspended after testing positive for cocaine and facing allegations of impairment during surgeries, raising concerns about patient safety.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends Houston surgeon after he tested positive for cocaine
The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.
The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Rice University student reunites with healthcare heroes after surviving campus accident
He had been out celebrating the end of the semester, when he got struck by a vehicle on the main street through campus. The accident left him with a fractured skull, and he was placed in a medically induced coma.
He had been out celebrating the end of the semester, when he got struck by a vehicle on the main street through campus. The accident left him with a fractured skull, and he was placed in a medically induced coma.