Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
AI helping to detect sepsis
Anyone can get sepsis. Here's a look at what it is and a new tool to help detect it.
Anyone can get sepsis. Here's a look at what it is and a new tool to help detect it.
Emotional challenges of Mother's Day
We're just days away from Mother's Day, but for some, it may not always be the happiest day. Psychiatrist Dr. Topaz Sampson with The Menninger Clinic talks about ways to handle the emotional challenges.
We're just days away from Mother's Day, but for some, it may not always be the happiest day. Psychiatrist Dr. Topaz Sampson with The Menninger Clinic talks about ways to handle the emotional challenges.
Sleep studies: Who should get them and why
Dr. Puneet Patni with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic talks about who should get a sleep study and the problems they can help address.
Dr. Puneet Patni with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic talks about who should get a sleep study and the problems they can help address.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Houston patients play instruments during brain surgery
It's hard to imagine, but two local men underwent brain surgery, not only awake, but while playing their beloved musical instruments.
It's hard to imagine, but two local men underwent brain surgery, not only awake, but while playing their beloved musical instruments.
Prioritizing workplace mental health
Some psychology experts say it's important that the places we spend 40 or more hours a week aren't having a negative impact on our wellness.
Some psychology experts say it's important that the places we spend 40 or more hours a week aren't having a negative impact on our wellness.
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.
Team USA diver from The Woodlands fights juvenile arthritis
A high school student from The Woodlands and a Team USA diving member has been chosen as the youth ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation.
A high school student from The Woodlands and a Team USA diving member has been chosen as the youth ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation.
This Taylor Swift song from ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’ is perfect for CPR
Taylor Swift fans, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to give hands-only CPR, think about these two Swift songs!
Taylor Swift fans, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to give hands-only CPR, think about these two Swift songs!
Diver chosen as Arthritis Foundation ambassador
A high school student from The Woodlands is taking his diving experience to new heights by raising awareness about juvenile arthritis. He has undergone treatment for it most of his life and FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with Lawson Greenwald where he had his last competition.
A high school student from The Woodlands is taking his diving experience to new heights by raising awareness about juvenile arthritis. He has undergone treatment for it most of his life and FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with Lawson Greenwald where he had his last competition.
Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Emergency prescription refills for Texans affected by storm damage
Texas residents who are TRICARE beneficiaries and need an emergency refill on their prescription due to storm damage in specific regions may do so until May 10, 2024.
Texas residents who are TRICARE beneficiaries and need an emergency refill on their prescription due to storm damage in specific regions may do so until May 10, 2024.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
60-year-old man dies as result of chemotherapy shortage; measles cases update
The FDA reports there is a nationwide shortage of at least 4 chemotherapy treatments.
The FDA reports there is a nationwide shortage of at least 4 chemotherapy treatments.