Back-to-school sports physicals: Importance for students, other screenings to consider
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A Houston doctor encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A Houston doctor encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Importance of sports physicals for students
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A local doctor with Baylor College of Medicine encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A local doctor with Baylor College of Medicine encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: Mosquito boom threatens Houston residents
With standing water left behind by Hurricane Beryl, Houston faces a surge in mosquitoes, raising concerns about mosquito-borne illnesses.
With standing water left behind by Hurricane Beryl, Houston faces a surge in mosquitoes, raising concerns about mosquito-borne illnesses.
Protect yourself from mosquitoes
As if Hurricane Beryl didn't do enough damage, we can also blame it for the massive amount of mosquitoes swarming the area. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on what we can do to prevent the pests from paying you a visit.
As if Hurricane Beryl didn't do enough damage, we can also blame it for the massive amount of mosquitoes swarming the area. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on what we can do to prevent the pests from paying you a visit.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
How to decrease cancer risk
A new study looks at how people can decrease their risk of cancer by changing their unhealthy habits. FOX's Jonathan Serrie breaks down the report.
A new study looks at how people can decrease their risk of cancer by changing their unhealthy habits. FOX's Jonathan Serrie breaks down the report.
Breast cancer survivor mentors others to help them find purpose in life
Breast cancer survivor, Mary Chalhoub, has learned to be an overcomer after surviving serious complications from surgery.
Breast cancer survivor, Mary Chalhoub, has learned to be an overcomer after surviving serious complications from surgery.
Texas boy gets life-changing double lung transplant
A North Texas 10-year-old boy is recovering following receiving a double lung transplant last month in Houston. FOX 26's Lori Brown shares how he's doing after suffering from an "end of life" lung disease.
A North Texas 10-year-old boy is recovering following receiving a double lung transplant last month in Houston. FOX 26's Lori Brown shares how he's doing after suffering from an "end of life" lung disease.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
West Nile Virus found in Sugar Land mosquitoes, city taking precautions
Mosquitoes in Sugar Land tested positive for West Nile Virus last week in two neighborhoods.
Mosquitoes in Sugar Land tested positive for West Nile Virus last week in two neighborhoods.