Need Vitamin D?
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Even though summer is here, people can still be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Primary care physician Dr. Archna Vajpayee shares the importance of vitamin D and how to include it in your lifestyle through supplements.

Odyssey House receives $292K in funding
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Major money is heading to a local treatment center for teens battling drug addiction and it's thanks to Congressman Al Green. FOX 26's Gabby Hart has more with how the federal funding will be used.

Health tips to pack for your vacation
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Summer is the perfect time to press the reset button and get away. That's why FOX's Beth Galvin talks to a doctor who shares some tips on what to pack to stay safe while you're on vacation.

Shortage of medical helicopter pilots
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Many Americans are facing challenges as they try to get the healthcare they desperately need. Among the issues they're contending with is a shortage of emergency helicopter pilots. FOX News Senior Correspondent Alicia Acuna takes a look at what's being done to ramp us recruitment.

'Cyclospora' cases on rise in Houston area
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The Houston Health Department has put out an alert on a 'cyclospora' outbreak hitting our area and it's coming from contaminated fresh produce. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more details on how to avoid contamination.

Rare fungal infection leaves Wisconsin woman dead

A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.

Spa offers leg lift service for sagging knees
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A local Houston woman is on a mission to get beach body ready! When diet and exercise still didn't get her desired results, she turned to Vedas Medical Spa in The Woodlands for more shapely legs.

Houston woman gets knee lift, leg slimming procedures to get beach body ready

A local Houston woman is on a mission to feel better than ever on the beach this summer so she decided to get her desired results at Vedas Medical Spa in The Woodlands.

New FDA approved Alzheimer's drug
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The FDA has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer's and is spanning access to the treatment. It's am antibody treatment called "Lequembi." Studies show the medication can slow the process of Alzheimer's when taken in the early stated of the Disease.

Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks

Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.

Is exercise during pregnancy safe?
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Women's Open history in the making! LPGA Tour golfer, Amy Olson, will play at Pebble Beach and is 30 weeks pregnant. There are both risks and rewards for expectant mothers when working out. OBGYN Dr. Jesus Samaniego with Kelsey Seybold explains more.

Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says

PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.

Chemicals found in nation's drinking water
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Chemicals that can cause everything from cancer to kidney and liver problems are likely in half of all drinking water across the country. The U.S. Geological survey found "P-FAS" forever in chemicals that never break down both in private and public water systems.

Memorial Hermann doctor survives illness amid pregnancy
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Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson and her baby's lives were both at risk when she suffered a rare type of heart attack toward the end of her pregnancy. FOX 26's Melissa Reporter shares the heartwarming story of her survival and how doctors jumped into action.

Memorial Hermann doctor survives rare heart attack during pregnancy

Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson and her baby's lives were both at risk, when she suffered a rare type of heart attack toward the end of her pregnancy.

Former brain injury patient donates therapy scholarships for others at TIRR Memorial Hermann

Kel Mabatah was attacked during a visit to see family in Nigeria in 2014. Doctors initially told the former Tennis star he may never walk or talk again, but is now helping other patients like him rehabilitate through a generous donation.

Fireworks safety and avoiding the ER for Fourth of July
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The Fourth of July is always a time for fun and excitement, but if people aren't careful, things can go south really fast.

Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites

Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'