Tirzepatide gets FDA approval for weight loss
There's a new weight loss drug that has been given FDA approval. Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about it.
There's a new weight loss drug that has been given FDA approval. Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about it.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Houston specialist offers innovative solutions for thyroid eye disease
A local woman is on a mission to repair the aftermath of an autoimmune condition called thyroid eye disease. Isamar Monrroy found a specialist in Houston who specializes in this, and she's hopeful the doctor can help her feel confident again.
A local woman is on a mission to repair the aftermath of an autoimmune condition called thyroid eye disease. Isamar Monrroy found a specialist in Houston who specializes in this, and she's hopeful the doctor can help her feel confident again.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Health officials urge holiday vaccines
Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease physician at Memorial Hermann, talks about flu and COVID-19 vaccines head of the holidays.
Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease physician at Memorial Hermann, talks about flu and COVID-19 vaccines head of the holidays.
Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
World's 1st transplant of entire human eye
Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye.
Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The healthcare industry is on the verge of embracing artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, particularly in managing electronic medical records. One promising software, Ambient AI, aims to simplify the most time-consuming aspect of doctors' work by recording doctor-patient meetings.
The healthcare industry is on the verge of embracing artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, particularly in managing electronic medical records. One promising software, Ambient AI, aims to simplify the most time-consuming aspect of doctors' work by recording doctor-patient meetings.
First human eye transplant
Surgeons in New York achieved a groundbreaking medical feat by performing the world's first-ever human eye transplant. The procedure, part of a partial face transplant, offered hope to a military veteran who lost his left eye, nose, front teeth, and left arm in a high-voltage power line accident.
Surgeons in New York achieved a groundbreaking medical feat by performing the world's first-ever human eye transplant. The procedure, part of a partial face transplant, offered hope to a military veteran who lost his left eye, nose, front teeth, and left arm in a high-voltage power line accident.
More Americans quitting smoking
New data from the CDC reveals a positive trend as more Americans are smoking less and even quitting, with doctors emphasizing that smokers who choose to quit within 15 years can significantly reduce their chances of developing lung cancer and other life-threatening diseases, despite smoking being the leading cause of preventable death in America.
New data from the CDC reveals a positive trend as more Americans are smoking less and even quitting, with doctors emphasizing that smokers who choose to quit within 15 years can significantly reduce their chances of developing lung cancer and other life-threatening diseases, despite smoking being the leading cause of preventable death in America.
EPA expand groundwater testing
Union Pacific and the EPA are conducting additional groundwater testing in the Fifth Ward community affected by the deadly cancer cluster; FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the ongoing process
Union Pacific and the EPA are conducting additional groundwater testing in the Fifth Ward community affected by the deadly cancer cluster; FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the ongoing process
Union Pacific to test groundwater for toxic chemicals in Houston's Fifth Ward
The vapor intrusion process in the Fifth Ward community should be completed by Spring 2024, according to Union Pacific.
The vapor intrusion process in the Fifth Ward community should be completed by Spring 2024, according to Union Pacific.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
FDA approves new drug 'Zepbound for weight loss
The FDA has granted approval for a new injectable drug called Zepbound, designed to aid in chronic weight management for adults with obesity who also have weight-related health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
The FDA has granted approval for a new injectable drug called Zepbound, designed to aid in chronic weight management for adults with obesity who also have weight-related health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
Former Facebook employee warns parents
Arturo Bejar, a former senior staffer at Facebook and a concerned father, is raising an alarm about the potential harm social media platforms can cause to teenagers' mental health and privacy.
Arturo Bejar, a former senior staffer at Facebook and a concerned father, is raising an alarm about the potential harm social media platforms can cause to teenagers' mental health and privacy.
Increase in babies born with syphilis
A concerning new report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates a tenfold increase in the number of babies born with syphilis in 2022 compared to a decade ago.
A concerning new report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates a tenfold increase in the number of babies born with syphilis in 2022 compared to a decade ago.