Mental health for students as school year ends
As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to shed some light on the challenges students may be facing at this time.
As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to shed some light on the challenges students may be facing at this time.
Study: Ozempic reduced risk of kidney failure
Ozempic has quickly become one of the most well-known medications on the market with the diabetes drug also becoming a major player for weight loss. A new study says it might also reduce the risk of kidney failure. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano has more on which patients are getting the biggest benefit from this.
Ozempic has quickly become one of the most well-known medications on the market with the diabetes drug also becoming a major player for weight loss. A new study says it might also reduce the risk of kidney failure. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano has more on which patients are getting the biggest benefit from this.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Harris County mental health program in limbo
For the past two years, Harris County has been "non-law-enforcement" responders to help residents undergoing mental health crises, but the contractor for the program is having a "financial integrity" crisis of its own. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan tells us more about the fallout.
For the past two years, Harris County has been "non-law-enforcement" responders to help residents undergoing mental health crises, but the contractor for the program is having a "financial integrity" crisis of its own. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan tells us more about the fallout.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Harris County HART program in crisis
Since 2022, Harris County has been dispatching non-law-enforcement responders to help those experiencing mental health crises, however, the program is experiencing its own issues.
Since 2022, Harris County has been dispatching non-law-enforcement responders to help those experiencing mental health crises, however, the program is experiencing its own issues.
How much caffeine is too much for kids?
Many of us start our day with a cup of coffee. But teens are also turning to caffeine to get through the day. The question is, how much is too much?
Many of us start our day with a cup of coffee. But teens are also turning to caffeine to get through the day. The question is, how much is too much?
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Texas SNAP recipients can apply for replacement benefits after storms: how
Governor Greg Abbot announced SNAP benefits recipients can apply for replacement benefits if they had food lost or destroyed in last week’s storms.
Governor Greg Abbot announced SNAP benefits recipients can apply for replacement benefits if they had food lost or destroyed in last week’s storms.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Houston power outages: Storm leaves disabled son without power
After storms in Houston, hundreds of thousands have found themselves without power. Among them are vulnerable residents with critical health needs, including those reliant on electricity to power lifesaving medical devices.
After storms in Houston, hundreds of thousands have found themselves without power. Among them are vulnerable residents with critical health needs, including those reliant on electricity to power lifesaving medical devices.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Houston storms: Keeping food safe amid power outages
With ongoing power outages in the Houston area, it's important to practice food safety with to prevent foodborne illnesses while your refrigerator is not working.
With ongoing power outages in the Houston area, it's important to practice food safety with to prevent foodborne illnesses while your refrigerator is not working.
Houston free portable air conditioners for seniors, people with disabilities
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
How to prepare for skin cancer screening
An estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime and it's the most common form of cancer. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin provides ways you can prepare to get your skin checked and what to expect.
An estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime and it's the most common form of cancer. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin provides ways you can prepare to get your skin checked and what to expect.
Preeclampsia: What is it and how is it treated?
This is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Dr. Jennifer Bump with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital talks about the signs and concerns.
This is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Dr. Jennifer Bump with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital talks about the signs and concerns.
29M US adults could benefit with hearing aids
Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors and according to the National Institutes of Health, those can include certain health conditions in older people, ear infections, brain injuries, and more.
Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors and according to the National Institutes of Health, those can include certain health conditions in older people, ear infections, brain injuries, and more.
Texas IVF access could be impacted by Denton couple's divorce
The Texas Supreme Court is considering taking up the question of whether frozen embryos should be treated as people, not property, in a divorce case.
The Texas Supreme Court is considering taking up the question of whether frozen embryos should be treated as people, not property, in a divorce case.