1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
Half a million Texans lose Medicaid coverage in past 3 months
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced that over 500,000 Texans lost their Medicaid coverage since April, mainly due to procedural issues.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced that over 500,000 Texans lost their Medicaid coverage since April, mainly due to procedural issues.
How to strengthen your gut to improve your health
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Syphilis outbreak in Houston-area, women seeing an alarming spike of cases
Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.
Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Harris County heat-related death: Man died from hyperthermia, officials say
According to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office, the 67-year-old man died at a hospital on June 24 after being transported from his home that didn’t have air conditioning.
According to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office, the 67-year-old man died at a hospital on June 24 after being transported from his home that didn’t have air conditioning.
High levels of fecal bacteria common in water of Texas beaches, new study suggests
A new study suggests high levels of fecal bacteria are somewhat common in the water at beaches along the Gulf Coast.
A new study suggests high levels of fecal bacteria are somewhat common in the water at beaches along the Gulf Coast.
Montgomery County Public Health District announces first case of West Nile Virus
The first probable case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Montgomery County for 2023.
The first probable case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Montgomery County for 2023.
Houston, Harris County experiencing syphilis outbreak, 128% increase in women, says HHD
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Is mustard and cottage cheese diet healthy?
The newest TikTok diet trend has the internet divided. A woman says she lost 80 pounds by combining mustard and cottage cheese. Her videos following the progress now have more than a million views. But is it healthy? FOX News Medical Team's Deena Centofanti found out.
The newest TikTok diet trend has the internet divided. A woman says she lost 80 pounds by combining mustard and cottage cheese. Her videos following the progress now have more than a million views. But is it healthy? FOX News Medical Team's Deena Centofanti found out.
Texas conjoined twins separated after surgery
A pair of conjoined twins are finally going home after being separated during surgery at Texas Children's Hospital. Healthcare workers took six hours to complete the surgery on June 14. The twin sisters Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller were conjoined at their abdomen and shared liver tissues.
A pair of conjoined twins are finally going home after being separated during surgery at Texas Children's Hospital. Healthcare workers took six hours to complete the surgery on June 14. The twin sisters Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller were conjoined at their abdomen and shared liver tissues.
Houston named among top 15 most stressed cities in America, study says
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz talks to us about how a new Alzheimer's drug works, the risks and who benefits from it.
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz talks to us about how a new Alzheimer's drug works, the risks and who benefits from it.
Study: Americans are suffering from stress eating
A new study shows Americans are gaining more weight because of emotional eating. Clinical science Ph.D. student Megan Mikhail shares tips on how to cope with stress eating.
A new study shows Americans are gaining more weight because of emotional eating. Clinical science Ph.D. student Megan Mikhail shares tips on how to cope with stress eating.
Health tips to pack for your vacation
As more people are expected to set sail and travel this summer, it's important for you to stay safe and healthy. Kaiser Permanente Sylvia Morris shares health tips on what to pack with you.
As more people are expected to set sail and travel this summer, it's important for you to stay safe and healthy. Kaiser Permanente Sylvia Morris shares health tips on what to pack with you.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.