High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
LANAP treatment for gum disease
Dr. Meghina Dassani talks about the importance of treating gum disease and the LANAP treatment option.
Dr. Meghina Dassani talks about the importance of treating gum disease and the LANAP treatment option.
Houston-area woman explains the importance of listening to your body
It is important to listen to your body when something just doesn't feel right. A local woman who had a health scare says listening to her body saved her life.
It is important to listen to your body when something just doesn't feel right. A local woman who had a health scare says listening to her body saved her life.
Mental health: Resources for veterans, first responders battling post-traumatic stress disorder
Veterans and first responders are at an increased risk of developing PTSD. This is because they are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events during their work.
Veterans and first responders are at an increased risk of developing PTSD. This is because they are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events during their work.
Mental health: Veterans, first responders face PTSD symptoms
It's estimated more than 3 million people are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the United States each year. First responders and veterans are the most likely to suffer from the mental health disease. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more and speaks to those who have experienced the disorder.
It's estimated more than 3 million people are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the United States each year. First responders and veterans are the most likely to suffer from the mental health disease. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more and speaks to those who have experienced the disorder.
10 alternative therapies for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Talk therapy and medications are the gold standard to treat mental health conditions, but here are ten alternative options that supplement that and advance care to a new level.
Talk therapy and medications are the gold standard to treat mental health conditions, but here are ten alternative options that supplement that and advance care to a new level.
Will abortion pills remain on the market?
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
Apps for mental health, wellness, mindfulness & building healthy habits
If you want to improve your mental health, there are apps that can help you build healthy habits and even talk to a professional right from your smartphone.
If you want to improve your mental health, there are apps that can help you build healthy habits and even talk to a professional right from your smartphone.
Houston miracle baby survives extreme premature birth, born at 23 weeks
It was a Mother's Day to truly cherish for a young mom in The Woodlands. Her beloved daughter survives one challenge after another after being born weighing only one pound, four ounces. Now, the parents are enjoying every moment with this miracle baby.
It was a Mother's Day to truly cherish for a young mom in The Woodlands. Her beloved daughter survives one challenge after another after being born weighing only one pound, four ounces. Now, the parents are enjoying every moment with this miracle baby.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing well-being in the workplace
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Prioritizing mental health in the workplace, tips for work-life balance
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Why the disease is so common
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.
TikTok challenges severely hurting children, mental health experts say
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.