Study finds cervical cancer rates rising
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Cervical cancer rates are rising at staggering rates. A new MD Anderson study reveals exactly who is receiving these cancer diagnoses.

How parents can take care of mental health
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Saturday is Parent Mental Health Day, which is a day to remind parents that it is really important to reflect on their mental health.

How to spot and treat skin cancer
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If you have a concerning spot, what should you be concerned about? Dr. John Griffin, a dermatologist with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explains.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

The Defender Network Top 3 Takeaways
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FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.

Cameroon starts first malaria vaccine to children
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Cameroon is now the first country to offer a new Malaria vaccine to children with the country accounting for 95 percent of the world's Malaria deaths.

New Study: New approach to managing your kid's anxiety
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Health experts recommend practicing mindfulness daily for children experiencing stress and anxiety. Studies suggest that mindfulness can improve overall health, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, regulate emotions, reduce conflict, and enhance focus in school.

Prioritizing Heart Health: Preventive measures and tips
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As part of New Year's resolutions, being heart-healthy is crucial, as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Taking preventive measures can lower the risk of developing heart disease and improve overall well-being. The report suggests that even if you're not going to the gym, there are things you can do at home, including basic practices like chewing your food properly to get fuller faster.

Experts warn of dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy
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Health experts caution the public about dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs primarily used for diabetes but increasingly sought for weight loss;

Study identifies proteins linked to long COVID
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Researchers may have uncovered a key factor behind long COVID through a study published in the journal 'Science.' The study, which followed 113 COVID patients and 39 healthy individuals for up to a year after infection, found that 40 patients developed characteristics of long COVID after six months

Flu, COVID, and RSV surge overwhelm hospitals
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A surge of respiratory viruses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, has led to dangerous conditions across the country, prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. New CDC data reveals that 24 states are experiencing 'high' levels of respiratory illnesses.

Memorial Hermann Southwest gives high schoolers a head start
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Students in Southwest Houston are receiving a unique opportunity to advance their careers in the medical field through a program offered by Memorial Hermann Southwest.

What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'

Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.

What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists

By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.

Smoking can cause brain shrinkage: study
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If you still need a reason to give up smoking, a recent study is pretty eye-opening. Researchers found smoking can shrink your brain much like the way Alzheimer's Disease damages the brain. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains more.

Plant protein may keep women healthier: study
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A new study suggests women are more likely to be healthy in their later years by just adding specific proteins to their diet.

'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America

Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."

Men under 50 most impacted by colon cancer
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The American Cancer Society has released troubling new data that says colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men under 50. FOX's Jeff Paul reports on the numbers.