What are the risks of bacterial infections?
Madonna's recent hospital stay has highlighted the risks of bacterial infections. Dr. Stacy Rose talks to us about the causes, symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.
Madonna's recent hospital stay has highlighted the risks of bacterial infections. Dr. Stacy Rose talks to us about the causes, symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.
Are opioids overrated for back pain?
A new study suggests using opioids for back pain may not be doing the trick. Pain medicine specialist D. Ashley Amsbaugh shares with us better options to treat the problem.
A new study suggests using opioids for back pain may not be doing the trick. Pain medicine specialist D. Ashley Amsbaugh shares with us better options to treat the problem.
Aspartame to be declared possible cancer risk
One of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners is about to be declared a potential cancer risk. Aspartame has undergone extensive research over the years and since 1981 has been deemed safe within accepted daily limits. Sources tell Reuters, next month the World Health Organization's cancer research agency will list Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
One of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners is about to be declared a potential cancer risk. Aspartame has undergone extensive research over the years and since 1981 has been deemed safe within accepted daily limits. Sources tell Reuters, next month the World Health Organization's cancer research agency will list Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Intermittent fasting vs. calorie counting
A new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine finds the timing of meals may be just as important as calorie counting when it comes to losing weight. There's a big debate on the effectiveness of intermittent fasting and how it helps people shed those extra pounds.
A new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine finds the timing of meals may be just as important as calorie counting when it comes to losing weight. There's a big debate on the effectiveness of intermittent fasting and how it helps people shed those extra pounds.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Let's talk about heat-related illnesses
Emergency physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother shares with us what heat-related illnesses are and when it's time to call 911.
Emergency physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother shares with us what heat-related illnesses are and when it's time to call 911.
Pillowcases may contain more bacteria than toilet seats, report finds
How often do you wash your pillow? Well hopefully it's every week because a new report revealed not washing your pillowcase for just one week could result in about three million bacteria.
How often do you wash your pillow? Well hopefully it's every week because a new report revealed not washing your pillowcase for just one week could result in about three million bacteria.
Advisory panel releases updated mammogram guidance
FOX's Beth Galvin sits down with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Anita Johnson about what the guidelines mean for women.
FOX's Beth Galvin sits down with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Anita Johnson about what the guidelines mean for women.
Houston woman roams work all night after aneurysm, massive brain bleed
A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her.
A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her.
Houston woman roams work with brain bleed
A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her. Her boyfriend searched everywhere for her and was able to get her to the hospital soon enough for surgeons to save her life.
A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her. Her boyfriend searched everywhere for her and was able to get her to the hospital soon enough for surgeons to save her life.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wait, this pill helps with weight loss?
Sally McDonald sheds light on pill versions of Ozempic and Wegovy are under development.
Sally McDonald sheds light on pill versions of Ozempic and Wegovy are under development.
HPD pedaling for a cure
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
The silent killer: depression
Depression can be hard to handle and can go undiagnosed for a long time. Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic Dr. Bob Boland talks to us more about the signs to look out for and how depression affects Americans.
Depression can be hard to handle and can go undiagnosed for a long time. Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic Dr. Bob Boland talks to us more about the signs to look out for and how depression affects Americans.