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.
14-year-old dialysis patient deported while receiving treatment, officials discuss details
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
New concerning mental health data relating to American teenagers
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
Oklahoma firefighter battling cancer raises awareness on blood donor shortages
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
Houston community supports Oklahoma firefighter fighting cancer, in need of rare O-negative blood
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
'Walk With a Doc' brings healthy living to Acres Home community
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Staying healthy: Memorial Hermann hosts 'Walk with a Doc' program
A unique effort to bring medical advice to underserved communities while promoting a healthy lifestyle was the inspiration for Memorial Hermann's 'Walk with a Doc'. FOX 26's Shelby Rose gives us a look into what exactly the program is.
A unique effort to bring medical advice to underserved communities while promoting a healthy lifestyle was the inspiration for Memorial Hermann's 'Walk with a Doc'. FOX 26's Shelby Rose gives us a look into what exactly the program is.
Honoring healthcare hero from Texas Children's Hospital
This National Nurses Week, we're honoring healthcare hero Barbara Elias from Texas Children's Hospital.
This National Nurses Week, we're honoring healthcare hero Barbara Elias from Texas Children's Hospital.
Study: Added sugar linked to 45 health problems
Here's some not so sweet news about sugar.
Here's some not so sweet news about sugar.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis: What is it?
We now know that Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis. Cardiologist Dr. Wahaj Aman with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains the condition.
We now know that Ray Liotta died of atherosclerosis. Cardiologist Dr. Wahaj Aman with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann explains the condition.
New mammogram guidelines for women
Breast cancer is curable and treatable if caught early. Doctors say one of the best ways to identify cancer is by getting a mammogram. There's a major change to the guidelines for those major screenings.
Breast cancer is curable and treatable if caught early. Doctors say one of the best ways to identify cancer is by getting a mammogram. There's a major change to the guidelines for those major screenings.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Teen mental health challenges due to social media
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.