Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces cancer diagnosis
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more about the announcement and how rare the cancer is.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more about the announcement and how rare the cancer is.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
Houston grandmother, grandson suffered severe burns due to Tuesday storm
A Houston woman is caring for both her son and mother who suffered severe burns after the destructive storm on Tuesday and were admitted to intensive care units.
A Houston woman is caring for both her son and mother who suffered severe burns after the destructive storm on Tuesday and were admitted to intensive care units.
United Airlines passengers landing in Houston report feeling sick after cruise
Dozens of passengers who were on a cruise and then got on a flight to Houston have reported feeling ill after landing at Bush Airport.
Dozens of passengers who were on a cruise and then got on a flight to Houston have reported feeling ill after landing at Bush Airport.
Housing complex without elevator for month
Residents at an affordable housing complex, mostly disabled and elderly, have been without a working elevator for almost a month. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a resident on how challenging it is for the physically impaired.
Residents at an affordable housing complex, mostly disabled and elderly, have been without a working elevator for almost a month. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a resident on how challenging it is for the physically impaired.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Connection between tattoos, blood cancer?
Researchers have been looking into whether there's a connection between tattoos and blood cancer - specifically Lymphoma. A doctor with Houston Methodist: Neal Cancer Center gives a better understanding of the study.
Researchers have been looking into whether there's a connection between tattoos and blood cancer - specifically Lymphoma. A doctor with Houston Methodist: Neal Cancer Center gives a better understanding of the study.
Houston Food Bank starting meal program as schools close for summer
The Houston Food Bank is preparing to feed 12,000 local children a day through its summer feeding program starting Monday, June 3 at select locations.
The Houston Food Bank is preparing to feed 12,000 local children a day through its summer feeding program starting Monday, June 3 at select locations.
Third case of human bird-flu confirmed, tied to dairy cow outbreak
A second human bird flu case has been confirmed in Michigan, making it the third case connected to the outbreak among dairy cows in the United States.
A second human bird flu case has been confirmed in Michigan, making it the third case connected to the outbreak among dairy cows in the United States.
Houston man first to undergo procedure for stroke
A man from Houston is the very first patient to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients.
A man from Houston is the very first patient to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients.
Artificial intelligence detects cancer earlier than ever
A huge breakthrough appears to be available in Canada to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. We talked to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life!
A huge breakthrough appears to be available in Canada to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. We talked to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life!
AI detects cancer earlier than ever
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life.
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
New procedure helping stroke patients in Houston
A man from Houston is the very first to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson reports that he was back on his feet in just a few days.
A man from Houston is the very first to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson reports that he was back on his feet in just a few days.
Research shows plastic in testicles
Whether it's in our blood stream, our brains, our lungs, microplastics seem to be popping up in our bodies. The male reproductive organs are no exception. New research shows that plastics are in males' testicles.
Whether it's in our blood stream, our brains, our lungs, microplastics seem to be popping up in our bodies. The male reproductive organs are no exception. New research shows that plastics are in males' testicles.