Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Pancreatic cancer rates rising in young women, study says
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
Texas ranks as worst state for mental health care, says Forbes Study
A recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas as the worst state for mental health care in the United States. The study highlights several concerning statistics, including the highest percentage of uninsured adults with any mental illness, and the highest percentage of youth who experience major depressive episodes but do not receive treatment.
A recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas as the worst state for mental health care in the United States. The study highlights several concerning statistics, including the highest percentage of uninsured adults with any mental illness, and the highest percentage of youth who experience major depressive episodes but do not receive treatment.
Where to find mental healthcare services, including for the uninsured
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a round-up of local mental healthcare services available to those in the Houston area including resources for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a round-up of local mental healthcare services available to those in the Houston area including resources for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.
Affordable mental healthcare patients can turn to even for the uninsured
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.
1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
Jamie Foxx breaks silence amid mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
Childhood cancer survivor aspires to help children with cancer
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
Houston area childhood cancer survivor wants to help other sick children
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
Texas named 9th best state for nurses, according to WalletHub study
Texas was also said to have the number one monthly average starting salary for nurses, and the 10th average annual salary.
Texas was also said to have the number one monthly average starting salary for nurses, and the 10th average annual salary.
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
86-year-old Houston man diagnosed with dementia staving off Alzheimer's with boxing gloves
Neuro-boxing is a program that helps improve overall coordination and cognitive motor skills, and is beneficial for preventing and delaying the onset of dementia. The program has helped 86-year-old Charles Handly, who has been diagnosed with short-term memory loss, stay active and engaged.
Neuro-boxing is a program that helps improve overall coordination and cognitive motor skills, and is beneficial for preventing and delaying the onset of dementia. The program has helped 86-year-old Charles Handly, who has been diagnosed with short-term memory loss, stay active and engaged.
Resources for postpartum depression Houston-area patients can turn to
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
Study finds link between long naps and obesity, high blood pressure
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
Postpartum depression in women: Houston-area resources available
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding postpartum depression
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Psychotherapist Leslee Murphy to learn more about postpartum depression as we kick off Mental Health Awareness.
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Psychotherapist Leslee Murphy to learn more about postpartum depression as we kick off Mental Health Awareness.
Pancreatic cancer: What to know about the disease
We have now learned that it was pancreatic cancer that led to the death of talk show legend Jerry Springer. It is a disease that can grow silently and kill quickly.
We have now learned that it was pancreatic cancer that led to the death of talk show legend Jerry Springer. It is a disease that can grow silently and kill quickly.