Paralyzed man regains this 'simple pleasure' thanks to AI 'digital bridge'

A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk thanks to artificial intelligence-powered implants that re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord, researchers said. 

Proper food handling practices
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Are you firing up the grill this weekend? Here are some reminders for food safety.

Electrical stimulation helps Houston-area man walk again

Jack Pennington was confined to a wheelchair and then a walker, but is the first in Texas to try a new therapy that has him back on his feet again.

New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes

What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.

Electrical stimulation helps Houston-area man walk again
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A Houston-area man was confined to a wheelchair and then a walker, but he is the first in Texas to try a new therapy that has him back on his feet again.

CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough

At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

FDA approves nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses

U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.

How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide

Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.

Understanding teen suicide, how parents can recognize the signs

FOX 26 is focusing on Mental Health this month, and tonight we are focusing on suicide specifically in teenagers since is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34 according to the CDC.

Understanding teen suicide, what signs parents should lookout for
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Kim Hess lost her daughter Cassidy when she was just 16-years-old. To make sure this tragedy does not happen to any other family in their community, the Hess family created a nonprofit called the Cassidy Joined for Hope Foundation, focusing on teen suicide?prevention in schools and the community.

Unwind and connect: Essential summer self-care tips for families
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six tips to help you have fun with your children while rejuvenating your sense of relaxation and joy that the long summer days bring.

Black Mental Health Expo held in southwest Houston to help end stigma

In an effort to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the Black community, the 'Black Mental Health Expo' was held to share resources with the community.

Black Mental Health Expo held in Houston to help ease concerns in Black community
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May is 'Mental Health Awareness' month because there can, often, be a stigma attached to seeking care. Easing those concerns in Houston's 'Black community' was the goal of a 'Black Mental Health Expo', in southwest Houston sponsored by Houston police and mental health providers.