4-year-old's bone marrow donor withdraws
During the summer, a Georgia couple experienced a mix of emotions. They were overjoyed when they found a bone marrow donor for their four-year-old son with sickle cell disease. However, as the transplant approached, the donor seemingly had a change of heart and stopped communicating with the hospital.
During the summer, a Georgia couple experienced a mix of emotions. They were overjoyed when they found a bone marrow donor for their four-year-old son with sickle cell disease. However, as the transplant approached, the donor seemingly had a change of heart and stopped communicating with the hospital.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Boy needs bone marrow donor; match backed out
This summer was full of highs and lows for a couple in Georgia. They were thrilled to learn a bone marrow donor had been found for their 4-year-old son who has Sickle Cell Disease. But as the transplant grew closer, the donor apparently changed his mind and stopped taking calls from the hospital.
This summer was full of highs and lows for a couple in Georgia. They were thrilled to learn a bone marrow donor had been found for their 4-year-old son who has Sickle Cell Disease. But as the transplant grew closer, the donor apparently changed his mind and stopped taking calls from the hospital.
Harris County Public Health offering updated Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
According to HCPH, the updated vaccine is free for those six months and older without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.
According to HCPH, the updated vaccine is free for those six months and older without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.
Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Study on COVID shot side effects, immune response
Have you gotten the latest COVID shot? About 4 million Americans have as of last month when the latest round came out. Now a new study finds those who have a stronger reaction to the shot may actually have a better immune response.
Have you gotten the latest COVID shot? About 4 million Americans have as of last month when the latest round came out. Now a new study finds those who have a stronger reaction to the shot may actually have a better immune response.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Evidence of microplastics found in clouds above mountains in Japan, study says
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Mom warns of danger after she says her daughter, 7, died while playing with popped birthday balloons
A Tennessee mom is warning others about the dangers popped balloons pose after she says her daughter died from putting one over her head.
A Tennessee mom is warning others about the dangers popped balloons pose after she says her daughter died from putting one over her head.
Signs of sudden cardiac arrest
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Dr. W. Ross Brown, interventional cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, explains what it is and how to get the heart pumping again.
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Dr. W. Ross Brown, interventional cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, explains what it is and how to get the heart pumping again.
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
Start washing your bananas
Do you wash your bananas before you eat them? If you don't, experts say you should!
Do you wash your bananas before you eat them? If you don't, experts say you should!
Being vegetarian may depends on 3 genes
New research finds some people are better suited for a vegetarian lifestyle because of their genetics. The study examined data from about 5,300 vegetarians and more than 300,000 meat eaters.
New research finds some people are better suited for a vegetarian lifestyle because of their genetics. The study examined data from about 5,300 vegetarians and more than 300,000 meat eaters.
Program helps those impacted by opioid crisis
Free legal help is now available for anyone impacted by the opioid crisis. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more on the groundbreaking initiative called Rise to Recovery.
Free legal help is now available for anyone impacted by the opioid crisis. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more on the groundbreaking initiative called Rise to Recovery.
New Study: Genetics may influence vegetarian preferences
New research suggests genetics may influence vegetarian lifestyle preference.
New research suggests genetics may influence vegetarian lifestyle preference.
Georgia Woman's Hair Loss advocacy
A Georgia woman is using a difficult situation to help others. Still ahead, how she's advocating for those dealing with hair loss..
A Georgia woman is using a difficult situation to help others. Still ahead, how she's advocating for those dealing with hair loss..
Controversy surrounds proposed concrete crushing facility
A proposed concrete crushing facility is raising concerns among city and elected officials.
A proposed concrete crushing facility is raising concerns among city and elected officials.
Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
Food safety experts identify risky foods
Food safety experts are sharing a warning on what not to eat.
Food safety experts are sharing a warning on what not to eat.