FDA approves weight loss drug Wegovy for teens
We are far from the days when just diet and exercise was recommended for weight loss. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics is also recommending surgery and drugs to help battle childhood obesity. There's a medication approved by the FDA for kids as young as 12.
We are far from the days when just diet and exercise was recommended for weight loss. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics is also recommending surgery and drugs to help battle childhood obesity. There's a medication approved by the FDA for kids as young as 12.
What is human metapneumovirus?
Cases of human metapneumovirus have been on the rise, but is it a cause for concern?
Cases of human metapneumovirus have been on the rise, but is it a cause for concern?
Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Remember you are not alone
FOX 26 is continuing our month-long 'Let's Talk Mental Health Campaign' with stories and numerous other stories to remind you that you are not alone.
FOX 26 is continuing our month-long 'Let's Talk Mental Health Campaign' with stories and numerous other stories to remind you that you are not alone.
Study suggests foods with this compound could help boost memory
According to the study, Red wine, black and green tea, dark chocolate, beans, kale, watercress, onions and fruits like cherries, blackberries, black grapes and apples contain healthy levels of this compound.
According to the study, Red wine, black and green tea, dark chocolate, beans, kale, watercress, onions and fruits like cherries, blackberries, black grapes and apples contain healthy levels of this compound.
Depression in seniors: Signs, how to get help and ways to stay healthy
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression in seniors: Signs, how to get help and ways to stay healthy
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Performance-related pay possibly linked to chronic stress, higher risk of substance abuse, study finds
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
The link between common skin cancer and oral cancer, health experts explain
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Know the warning signs of oral cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
How to avoid a mental health crisis with the declining number of experts
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline. The federal government notes a shortage in 98% of counties in Texas.
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline. The federal government notes a shortage in 98% of counties in Texas.
How to avoid a mental health crisis with the declining number experts
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline.
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline.
Sick workers linked to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says
Norovirus and salmonella, germs that can cause severe illness, were the most common cause of 800 outbreaks.
Norovirus and salmonella, germs that can cause severe illness, were the most common cause of 800 outbreaks.
Houston nonprofit closing doors, creates opportunity for another
We know more people are suffering mental health crises post the COVID-19 pandemic and more organizations designed to help are struggling due to decreasing donations. However, one nonprofit closing its doors is a major window of opportunity opening for another.
We know more people are suffering mental health crises post the COVID-19 pandemic and more organizations designed to help are struggling due to decreasing donations. However, one nonprofit closing its doors is a major window of opportunity opening for another.
Ways to reduce stress & declutter your mind
Stress can show up in our lives in many different ways, including stress that permeates familial, work, and romantic relationships.
Stress can show up in our lives in many different ways, including stress that permeates familial, work, and romantic relationships.
Heat and your heart: Know the warning signs
The summer heat will be uncomfortable for everyone. But for people with heart problems, it can be dangerous.
The summer heat will be uncomfortable for everyone. But for people with heart problems, it can be dangerous.
Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems, study suggests
A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.
A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.
Houston man donates kidney to a stranger he met online, learns they have a lot in common
Benny Hooper, a neighbor, says he had been wanting to be an organ donor for some time. When he saw Dave Barrett’s post on Nextdoor, something about it inspired him to help.
Benny Hooper, a neighbor, says he had been wanting to be an organ donor for some time. When he saw Dave Barrett’s post on Nextdoor, something about it inspired him to help.
Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked this spring, CDC says – what is it?
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.