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.

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.

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.

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.

How to decrease cancer risk
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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.

Texas boy gets life-changing double lung transplant
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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.

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.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

Houston woman trying Ozempic, Wegovy rival after using other options

75% of Americans are considered to be overweight, but that number is starting to drop because of popular weight-loss injections.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

Montgomery County reports first 2024 case of West Nile virus

Montgomery County Public Health District (MCPHD) has confirmed the first probable case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024, signaling heightened awareness as summer begins.

Newly exposed contaminated soil by housing project
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Only on FOX, huge swaths of toxic waste has been newly exposed near a controversial east Houston affordable housing project currently under construction. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan captured exclusive images of what many believe is a clear and present danger to the future.