Benefits of regular cancer screenings
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people are affected by cancer in the U.S. Dr. Sunil Patel, hematologist and oncologist with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, talks about the benefits of regular cancer screenings.
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people are affected by cancer in the U.S. Dr. Sunil Patel, hematologist and oncologist with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, talks about the benefits of regular cancer screenings.
Doctor weighs in on tweens' skincare obsession
Expensive skincare products are on tweens' Christmas lists this year. But are these products necessary, or safe?
Expensive skincare products are on tweens' Christmas lists this year. But are these products necessary, or safe?
Verify your healthcare provider's license amidst recent fraud cases
In a recent incident in the Houston area, two men were charged with posing as dentists. This raises concerns about the importance of verifying healthcare providers' credentials.
In a recent incident in the Houston area, two men were charged with posing as dentists. This raises concerns about the importance of verifying healthcare providers' credentials.
Schools turn to online therapy for students
The record number of teens struggling with mental health issues has more and more schools turning to online therapy to help, including schools within Houston ISD. FOX's Dan Springer has the story.
The record number of teens struggling with mental health issues has more and more schools turning to online therapy to help, including schools within Houston ISD. FOX's Dan Springer has the story.
Urgent concerns over medical drug shortages
Pharmaceutical experts raise alarms in Washington as the nation's health systems grapple with persistent drug shortages
Pharmaceutical experts raise alarms in Washington as the nation's health systems grapple with persistent drug shortages
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Staying healthy over the holidays
The winter virus season is picking up steam and the CDC says COVID-19 is causing the most hospitalizations. Flu cases are also increasing, so how can you stay healthy over the holidays. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares more details.
The winter virus season is picking up steam and the CDC says COVID-19 is causing the most hospitalizations. Flu cases are also increasing, so how can you stay healthy over the holidays. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares more details.
Coughs, colds, RSV driving upward trends in respiratory illnesses
Coughs, colds, and RSV are causing respiratory illnesses to go up across the Houston area, and nationwide.
Coughs, colds, and RSV are causing respiratory illnesses to go up across the Houston area, and nationwide.
Supreme court examines Opioid Settlement
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing arguments related to a nationwide settlement involving OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing arguments related to a nationwide settlement involving OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Navigating Holiday stress:
The holiday season isn't always joyful for everyone. The pressure to travel, buy gifts, and cope with reduced sunlight hours can contribute to anxiety and other mental health issues.
The holiday season isn't always joyful for everyone. The pressure to travel, buy gifts, and cope with reduced sunlight hours can contribute to anxiety and other mental health issues.
Pediatric doctors report surge in RSV illness
Pediatric doctors are witnessing an increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly among younger children
Pediatric doctors are witnessing an increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly among younger children
Janet Jackson performs at World AIDS Day concert in Houston
Janet Jackson graced the NRG Arena in Houston after performing at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's World AIDS Day Concert to raise awareness on the virus.
Janet Jackson graced the NRG Arena in Houston after performing at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's World AIDS Day Concert to raise awareness on the virus.
Mysterious respiratory illness in dogs being reported in at least 14 states
The number of dogs catching a mysterious respiratory illness continues to climb and now, more states are reporting the potentially deadly illness.
The number of dogs catching a mysterious respiratory illness continues to climb and now, more states are reporting the potentially deadly illness.
Respiratory illness being monitored
U.S. health officials are monitoring a mysterious respiratory illness infecting children throughout China. States like Massachusetts and Ohio are reporting high numbers of similar illnesses in kids but at this time, health experts say the cases are not linked to China.
U.S. health officials are monitoring a mysterious respiratory illness infecting children throughout China. States like Massachusetts and Ohio are reporting high numbers of similar illnesses in kids but at this time, health experts say the cases are not linked to China.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation event in Houston
You may not know but Dec. 1, is World Aids Day and in just a couple of hours, Janet Jackson will headline the AIDS Healthcare Foundation event at NRG Arena to continue raising awareness about the disease.
You may not know but Dec. 1, is World Aids Day and in just a couple of hours, Janet Jackson will headline the AIDS Healthcare Foundation event at NRG Arena to continue raising awareness about the disease.
Child pneumonia outbreak, dubbed 'white lung syndrome,' not a new virus, CDC says
The term "white lung syndrome" refers to some pneumonia-infected chest scans that show damaged lungs, doctors say.
The term "white lung syndrome" refers to some pneumonia-infected chest scans that show damaged lungs, doctors say.
Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Flu cases on the rise, RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Kids and melatonin: What parents should know
One in five children under the age of 14 take melatonin regularly. Dr. Alexis Javier, a pediatrician with Children's Memorial Herman Pediatrics, joins us to talk more about this.
One in five children under the age of 14 take melatonin regularly. Dr. Alexis Javier, a pediatrician with Children's Memorial Herman Pediatrics, joins us to talk more about this.
CDC reports suicide by firearm reached record high in 2022
A new report released by the CDC revealed a troubling trend across the country.
A new report released by the CDC revealed a troubling trend across the country.