COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.
Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, say FDA experts
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
Phoenix woman nearly dies after getting plastic surgery in Mexico, and she's not alone
A woman in Phoenix trusted that she found a reputable plastic surgery clinic in Mexico, but soon learned that she was part of a group of people coming down with a deadly infection. She started seeing patients pass away one by one and hoped she wasn't next.
A woman in Phoenix trusted that she found a reputable plastic surgery clinic in Mexico, but soon learned that she was part of a group of people coming down with a deadly infection. She started seeing patients pass away one by one and hoped she wasn't next.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter.
The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter.
Cattle Baron's Ball raises millions in Houston with country music headliners
The Cattle Baron's Ball has raised more than $41 million in Houston through the years to help in the fight against cancer.
The Cattle Baron's Ball has raised more than $41 million in Houston through the years to help in the fight against cancer.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
Enkyboy Brice Gonzalez throws first pitch to honor father on Colon Cancer Awareness Night
Enkyboys member and Houston resident Brice Gonzalez threw the ceremonial first pitch for the annual Colon Cancer Awareness Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game in honor of his father who passed away.
Enkyboys member and Houston resident Brice Gonzalez threw the ceremonial first pitch for the annual Colon Cancer Awareness Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game in honor of his father who passed away.
'Girl dinner' is trending, but is it safe?
A new trend TikTok showing off quick and easy meals made of random snacks and left overs called "girl dinner". While for some, it's easy and even empowering. FOX's Teresa Priolo shows us a makeshift dinner can potentially cross into something more problematic.
A new trend TikTok showing off quick and easy meals made of random snacks and left overs called "girl dinner". While for some, it's easy and even empowering. FOX's Teresa Priolo shows us a makeshift dinner can potentially cross into something more problematic.
Nursing shortage expected to worsen
America's nurses are stressed out and getting out. Data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing shows 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz asked health officials why it's happening.
America's nurses are stressed out and getting out. Data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing shows 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz asked health officials why it's happening.
Study: Increase in cancer in young people
A new study reveals a startling 79 percent surge in new cancer cases among people under the age of 50. FOX's Sharon Crowley spoke to doctors about the trend.
A new study reveals a startling 79 percent surge in new cancer cases among people under the age of 50. FOX's Sharon Crowley spoke to doctors about the trend.
Houston physicians perform free open heart surgeries in Bolivia
A team of 13 medical professionals from Texas Children's Hospital in Houston returns from the HeartGift's 15th annual mission to Bolivia this weekend.
A team of 13 medical professionals from Texas Children's Hospital in Houston returns from the HeartGift's 15th annual mission to Bolivia this weekend.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
Covid cases increasing in every state, Texas listed among the highest in a new study
A new report showing the covid cases in every state, ranked Texas as one of the highest in the country.
A new report showing the covid cases in every state, ranked Texas as one of the highest in the country.
New vaccines approved for RSV
The US Food and Drug Administration has greenlighted two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has what you need to know.
The US Food and Drug Administration has greenlighted two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has what you need to know.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Humble teacher, cancer fighter touts new state law to help patients
Michelle Cappel is raising awareness about an important test she believes can help save cancer patient's lives, and her advocacy helped put new laws into place to make sure everyone in Texas has that option.
Michelle Cappel is raising awareness about an important test she believes can help save cancer patient's lives, and her advocacy helped put new laws into place to make sure everyone in Texas has that option.
FDA approves RSV vaccines, drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now given the green light for two RSV vaccines, as well as a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now given the green light for two RSV vaccines, as well as a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus.
Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.