Study: Mediterranean diet could help burn belly fat, muscle loss caused by aging
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
Houston ranked Top 20 Rattiest Cities in the US, Orkin study says
Houstonians, be sure to keep a look out for rats as the city has been ranked in the Top 20 Rattiest Cities to live in, according to Orkin, moving up 10 spots from last year.
Houstonians, be sure to keep a look out for rats as the city has been ranked in the Top 20 Rattiest Cities to live in, according to Orkin, moving up 10 spots from last year.
Mother chooses 'chemo cut' to preempt hair loss
A haircut became a teachable moment for some students in Georgia. Their client, a mother of two, wasn't trying to update her look, she says, but instead she wanted to take back control after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39.
A haircut became a teachable moment for some students in Georgia. Their client, a mother of two, wasn't trying to update her look, she says, but instead she wanted to take back control after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39.
AAP issues warning about 'toddler milks'
The largest group of pediatric doctors here in the United States is issuing a warning about toddler formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics says in a new report that toddler formula is unnecessary and even lacks nutrition.
The largest group of pediatric doctors here in the United States is issuing a warning about toddler formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics says in a new report that toddler formula is unnecessary and even lacks nutrition.
Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Halloween safety tips
Halloween is just around the corner, but it's important to celebrate safely. Dr. Kristine O'Connor, pediatrician with UTHealth Houston, offers some tips.
Halloween is just around the corner, but it's important to celebrate safely. Dr. Kristine O'Connor, pediatrician with UTHealth Houston, offers some tips.
New robotic procedure to battle lung cancer
Doctors are adding robotics into a new procedure to actually detect and combat lung cancer at a faster rate.
Doctors are adding robotics into a new procedure to actually detect and combat lung cancer at a faster rate.
Winter skin care tips to prevent dry skin
Winter is just around the corner and now is a good time to start winter proofing your skin! FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more tips on keeping your skin moisturized and preventing dry skin in the winter time.
Winter is just around the corner and now is a good time to start winter proofing your skin! FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more tips on keeping your skin moisturized and preventing dry skin in the winter time.
Preventing and treating peripheral artery disease
How to avoiding amputations due to Peripheral Arterial Disease
How to avoiding amputations due to Peripheral Arterial Disease
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
What you need to know about vision loss, how to show support for visually impaired
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
FDA plans to ban some straightening products
You might have to say goodbye to some hair straightening products. The FDA is proposing a ban on products that contain or release the chemical Formaldehyde.
You might have to say goodbye to some hair straightening products. The FDA is proposing a ban on products that contain or release the chemical Formaldehyde.
Houston husband, wife inspired by Astros lose nearly 200 pounds together
The Houston Astros were a sort of inspiration for a husband and wife who together have lost nearly 200 pounds.
The Houston Astros were a sort of inspiration for a husband and wife who together have lost nearly 200 pounds.
FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Breakthrough test created to detect Ovarian Cancer
Researchers are developing a new test that could be a game changer for detecting ovarian cancer.
Researchers are developing a new test that could be a game changer for detecting ovarian cancer.
Go 'stros! Heard of fanxiety? Some fans actually suffer heart attacks cheering on their sports team.
Being a committed fan is one thing every team wants. But did you know you could suffer from "fan-xiety?"
Being a committed fan is one thing every team wants. But did you know you could suffer from "fan-xiety?"
5th Annual 'concert for a cause' supports breast cancer
The event will showcase performances by local artists like Jayyskyy and Kristen Che?rei (Sha-Ray), and all proceeds will go towards benefiting individuals and families battling cancer.
The event will showcase performances by local artists like Jayyskyy and Kristen Che?rei (Sha-Ray), and all proceeds will go towards benefiting individuals and families battling cancer.
Scientists finding new ways to fight plastic waste
In North Carolina, at least two ongoing efforts are aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste in the world.
In North Carolina, at least two ongoing efforts are aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste in the world.