Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Baking soda water trend: What is this new trend?
Baking soda has been used for many reasons and now, people are adding it to their water to help with fitness goals and fight disease. Owner of the Functional Medicne Clinic "Heights of Health" Tracy Southwick, joined FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us more about this new trend.
Baking soda has been used for many reasons and now, people are adding it to their water to help with fitness goals and fight disease. Owner of the Functional Medicne Clinic "Heights of Health" Tracy Southwick, joined FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us more about this new trend.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.
Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.
Compassion fatigue: What is it, do you have it?
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sorkin explains how caring too much and being compassionate can be harmful to your mental health.
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sorkin explains how caring too much and being compassionate can be harmful to your mental health.
What is Parvovirus B19? CDC warns 'slapped cheek' disease on the rise
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
Prenuvo health screening in Houston can detect 500 conditions
Prenuvo provides an opportunity for people to advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions.
Prenuvo provides an opportunity for people to advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions.
Prenuvo's full body scan available in Houston
Prenuvo has arrived in Houston as a new opportunity for people to be an advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson has more details on the scan and what doctors have to say!
Prenuvo has arrived in Houston as a new opportunity for people to be an advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson has more details on the scan and what doctors have to say!
Lower prices for some common drugs
Help will be on the way for those who depend on prescription drugs to survive with the costs of some of the most common high-cost drugs to decrease. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more details.
Help will be on the way for those who depend on prescription drugs to survive with the costs of some of the most common high-cost drugs to decrease. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more details.
Medicare announces lower prices on 10 common, high-cost drugs
An agreement with drug makers was made by the Biden administration to lower prices on the 10 costliest prescription drugs under Medicare.
An agreement with drug makers was made by the Biden administration to lower prices on the 10 costliest prescription drugs under Medicare.
The only FDA-approved device inside the body to treat sleep apnea
A local flight attendant, struggling to stay alert at work, finds the answer to his problem through a small device that treats sleep apnea.
A local flight attendant, struggling to stay alert at work, finds the answer to his problem through a small device that treats sleep apnea.
What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
Which color of apple is 'better' for you and why: red, green or yellow?
Nutritionists weigh in on apple color, plus whether an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Nutritionists weigh in on apple color, plus whether an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Rice, MD Anderson on tumor analysis system
Rice University and MD Anderson are teaming up to battle cancer thanks to an $18 million grant. On of the leaders on the research team, Rice bioengineering professor Rebbeca Richards-Kortum spoke with FOX 26 about the good news.
Rice University and MD Anderson are teaming up to battle cancer thanks to an $18 million grant. On of the leaders on the research team, Rice bioengineering professor Rebbeca Richards-Kortum spoke with FOX 26 about the good news.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.