Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Boar's Head recall: Woman files class action lawsuit against deli company
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Why it's okay to be 'lazy', according to doctor
A new survey says Americans may finnally understand being lazy isn't so bad! Dr. Sue Varma, an author and psychiatrist, has some insight into why doing nothing can be a good thing.
A new survey says Americans may finnally understand being lazy isn't so bad! Dr. Sue Varma, an author and psychiatrist, has some insight into why doing nothing can be a good thing.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
What is 'Teflon flu'? Illnesses linked to nonstick pans on the rise
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
West Nile Virus cases surge in Harris County amid mosquito boom
Harris County is battling a significant increase in West Nile Virus cases as mosquito populations explode due to recent weather conditions, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions.
Harris County is battling a significant increase in West Nile Virus cases as mosquito populations explode due to recent weather conditions, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions.
First artificial heart transplanted into human
The first total artificial heart with no valves was successfully implanted in a human here in Houston.
The first total artificial heart with no valves was successfully implanted in a human here in Houston.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
West Nile Virus detected in Baytown mosquito samples, officials urge precautions
Baytown officials urge residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus after positive mosquito samples were detected, emphasizing preventive measures like insect repellent and eliminating standing water.
Baytown officials urge residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus after positive mosquito samples were detected, emphasizing preventive measures like insect repellent and eliminating standing water.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies
In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.
In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.
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.