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.

Weight loss injectables cause more accidental overdoses
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Daily medication mishaps are a common concern, but now users of weight loss injectables find themselves grappling with accidental overdoses. The Fox Medical Team's Beth Galvin delves into the increasing incidents of confusion, shedding light on the risks associated with these medication mix-ups.

Celebrating Valentine's Day when you're single
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Valentine's Day is almost here so get ready to see hearts, chocolates, and teddy bears EVERYWHERE! But how do you handle the holiday if you're single? Dr. Viviana Coles with Houston Relationship Therapy is here to help.

What is the Ornish diet?
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The US News and World Report rated the 'Ornish' diet one of the best diets to try in the new year! Steven Richmond, CEO of Rich Fit Foods joined the Houston Morning Show to tell us more.

Health links between stress and heart disease
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February is American Heart Month and research shows a strong link between heart health and mental health. Dr. Mariam Wahby is the manager of Behavioral Health Education at Memorial Hermann.

Shriner’s Houston patient to play in East-West Shrine Bowl

One young girl from Pasadena is excited to show off her football skills at the big East-West Shrine Bowl in Frisco, representing Shriner's Children Hospital!

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

Lunch for the Soul: Lakeisha Brown on heart health
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As we head into Heart Health Month, a local woman urges everyone, especially women, to be an advocate for their health. Lakeisha Brown is eating healthier and tweaked her business plan to make a healthy version of soul food to help others live a healthier lifestyle as well.

LA Browns chef creates heart healthy soul food after heart scare

Lakeisha Brown is earthing healthier and tweaked her business plan to make a healthy version of soul food after a health scare.

CDC warns doctors about measles
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The CDC is warning doctors to be on the lookout for measles. Since early December, 23 cases of the highly contagious virus have been confirmed here in the U.S.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC

Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

'Risky play' good for kids development: study
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Free play, especially risky play, is essential for the well-being of children, according to Canadian pediatricians. FOX's Mary McGuire reports on the new study urging parents to let kids be kids.