FOX 26 anchor returns to Camp Periwinkle: A lifeline for childhood cancer families
Camp Periwinkle is a cherished retreat for children battling cancer at Texas Children's Hospital, along with their siblings, offering a week of fun, healing, and emotional support.
Camp Periwinkle is a cherished retreat for children battling cancer at Texas Children's Hospital, along with their siblings, offering a week of fun, healing, and emotional support.
Kennedy Jr. may not target pesticides, processed foods, 'MAHA' draft report shows
The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.
The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
New blood pressure guidance recommends you cut back on this
High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.
High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.
Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37
McNeff’s death was described as "unexpected but peaceful."
McNeff’s death was described as "unexpected but peaceful."
Mars to release M&Ms and Skittles candy options without artificial dyes in 2026
The candymaker announced that four of its products will be made with a natural dye option starting next year.
The candymaker announced that four of its products will be made with a natural dye option starting next year.
Kellogg's signs deal to remove toxic dyes from cereals
Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.
Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests
One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.
One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.
Americans are drinking less than ever, poll finds
More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.
More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
St. Jude Research Hospital campus tour
Melissa Wilson visits the St. Jude's Research Hospital in Tennessee to give a tour of the campus focused on supporting children facing catastrophic diseases.
Melissa Wilson visits the St. Jude's Research Hospital in Tennessee to give a tour of the campus focused on supporting children facing catastrophic diseases.
At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.