Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.

Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports

Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.

Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says

President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

What is an Ozone Action Day?

You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.

Kylie Overfield, toddler who underwent rare double-lung transplant in Houston, dies at 2

Kylie Overfield, the 2-year-old who underwent a successful rare double-lung transplant at Texas Children’s in 2024, has died. Her family says her legacy lives on in two babies.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people

New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.

Houston City Council receives update on enhanced Ebola screening at Bush Airport

Houston is now home to one of only three airports in the entire country routing and screening passengers arriving from parts of Africa currently battling an Ebola outbreak. During a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday morning, local officials stressed that there is no immediate cause for panic.

Ebola screenings at Houston's Bush Airport: What to know
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Houston's Bush Airport is one of three in the US where certain passenger will be screening for Ebola. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the details.

Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit

PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."

Increase in ebola screenings at Houston airports
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Houston airports are expecting more than a million passengers this Memorial Day weekend. Passengers could see more screenings taking place due to the ebola outbreak. Jade Flury has more on the story.

Harris County officials say World Cup events remain low risk amid Ebola monitoring

Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.