First human West Nile virus case confirmed in Conroe area
The first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed out of Montgomery County after a woman living in the Conroe area tested positive at the emergency room.
The first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed out of Montgomery County after a woman living in the Conroe area tested positive at the emergency room.
Young man burned over 90% of his body, released from the hospital after months in ICU
One man, who was burned on nearly every part of his body earlier this year, is thanking God after spending 86 days in the hospital.
One man, who was burned on nearly every part of his body earlier this year, is thanking God after spending 86 days in the hospital.
Houston area man who burned 90% of body out of ICU
A Houston area man was burned on nearly every part of his body back in March and on Tuesday, he started rehab after spending 86 days in the hospital. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the victim whose story is nothing short of a miracle.
A Houston area man was burned on nearly every part of his body back in March and on Tuesday, he started rehab after spending 86 days in the hospital. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the victim whose story is nothing short of a miracle.
Doctors accused of leaving heart surgeries
The FBI is investigating three local doctors who are accused of leaving operating rooms during high-stakes heart surgeries, leaving unqualified residents by themselves. Healthcare attorney Keith Lefkowitz stopped by FOX 26 to answer some questions on the case.
The FBI is investigating three local doctors who are accused of leaving operating rooms during high-stakes heart surgeries, leaving unqualified residents by themselves. Healthcare attorney Keith Lefkowitz stopped by FOX 26 to answer some questions on the case.
3 Houston heart surgeons reach settlement
Three Houston heart surgeons have reached a settlement after a whistleblower said the doctors would not be in the operating room leaving the most critical part of patient's surgeries to residents.
Three Houston heart surgeons have reached a settlement after a whistleblower said the doctors would not be in the operating room leaving the most critical part of patient's surgeries to residents.
Yoga therapy helping treat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Discover how yoga therapy, including yoga nidra, is transforming Bobby Sherman's life with Parkinson's disease and providing relief from symptoms like tremors and brain fog.
Discover how yoga therapy, including yoga nidra, is transforming Bobby Sherman's life with Parkinson's disease and providing relief from symptoms like tremors and brain fog.
Houston man credits Travis County park officer with saving his life during extreme heat exhaustion
A Houston man is crediting a Travis County Parks officer with saving his life from a severe case of heat exhaustion.
A Houston man is crediting a Travis County Parks officer with saving his life from a severe case of heat exhaustion.
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
Body Roundness Index may be better health indicator than BMI, study says
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
Castor oil for weight loss? Experts weigh in on benefits, risks
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the government's strongest indication yet that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the government's strongest indication yet that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking.
Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
Managing blood pressure with your diet
Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic joins Houston's Morning Show to talk about how you can manage your blood pressure with your diet.
Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic joins Houston's Morning Show to talk about how you can manage your blood pressure with your diet.
Social media post appears to show 12-year-old with cancer being bullied
The video that has been posted online showed Devarjaye Daniel, who is known for being an honorary peace officer at 800 agencies, being bullied in a gas station parking lot.
The video that has been posted online showed Devarjaye Daniel, who is known for being an honorary peace officer at 800 agencies, being bullied in a gas station parking lot.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Infant's double-lung transplant successful at Texas Children's Hospital
In a heartwarming update to a story FOX 26 shared exclusively in March, Kylie Overfield, a seven-month-old baby from Virginia, has undergone a successful double-lung transplant at Texas Children's Hospital.
In a heartwarming update to a story FOX 26 shared exclusively in March, Kylie Overfield, a seven-month-old baby from Virginia, has undergone a successful double-lung transplant at Texas Children's Hospital.
Baby Kylie's double-lung transplant journey
An amazing update to a heartfelt story we brought to you exclusively in March, baby Kylie at Texas Children's Hospital had a successful double-lung transplant, a rare and tough procedure for a child her size. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the mother on the great news.
An amazing update to a heartfelt story we brought to you exclusively in March, baby Kylie at Texas Children's Hospital had a successful double-lung transplant, a rare and tough procedure for a child her size. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the mother on the great news.
Tourette syndrome awareness: What is it?
Sheryl Kadmon, with the Texas chapter of the Tourette Association of America, and our own Jonathan Stenvall raise awareness about Tourette syndrome.
Sheryl Kadmon, with the Texas chapter of the Tourette Association of America, and our own Jonathan Stenvall raise awareness about Tourette syndrome.