Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications

The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.

Churches have plan to save lives against Fentanyl
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FOX'S Bowen Kendrowicz reports on Pastor Reginald Landry of First Evangelist Baptist Church who states, "helping others with a drug problem is personal."

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

Studies on weight loss treatment, blood pressure
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New research is showing that weight loss treatments can lead to a significant reduction in blood pressure.

Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors

The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.

Katy couple discovers benefits of hormone replacement therapy

A couple from Katy is looking forward to Valentine's Day this year, after undergoing hormone replacement therapy. They say they feel renewed and are sharing their personal journey to help others.

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Keeping weight off after stopping anti-obesity meds
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If you're taking weight loss injections, how much weight would come back if you stopped taking it? Previous studies have shown patients need to stay on them to keep the weight off, but that may not be the case.

Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why

Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.

What access to mental health care looks like in Harris County, Texas

The country's mental health is taking center stage in the minds of Americans as the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the background.

Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks

Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."

Cancer screening could spot several cancers early
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Cancer screenings have evolved and there is now tests in the works to screen for dozens of types of cancers. Doctors are calling the liquid biopsies, "multi-cancer early detection tests." The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more information.

Houston area food truck accepts EBT, food stamps
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For some Houstonians, eating healthy isn't necessarily an option for them. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports as a couple of childhood friends are hoping to help with their food truck.

Miss Space City on keeping your heart healthy
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It's American Heart Month and Feb. 2 is National Wear Red Day. Chloe Burke, Miss Space City and an avid volunteer with the American Heart Association stopped by FOX 26 to share more on her heart health story.

Heart-healthy eating for "Go Red for Women Day"
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Ruben Dominguez is helping to identify some healthy eating choices raising awareness of heart disease.

Elmo tweet awareness of Mental Health
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A tweet sent out by Elmo from Sesame Street revealed a mental health crisis plaguing America.