Supplements for newborns?
Vitamin D drops for breastfed babies may seem like a relatively new concept, but doctors say the practice is both time-tested and essential to growth. Fox 26's Chelsea Edwards interviews Dr. Alana Kennedy-Nassar of purePEDIATRICS to get more information on when the supplements fell out of fashion and why they're strongly recommended today.
Vitamin D drops for breastfed babies may seem like a relatively new concept, but doctors say the practice is both time-tested and essential to growth. Fox 26's Chelsea Edwards interviews Dr. Alana Kennedy-Nassar of purePEDIATRICS to get more information on when the supplements fell out of fashion and why they're strongly recommended today.
Texas governor signs Fetal Heartbeat-Abortion Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Health Task Force lowers age for colon cancer screenings to 45
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Erasing the stigma that comes with being HIV positive
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
UH students contribute to new book about learning during quarantine
A lot of people will be able to relate to the stories shared in a new book. It's called Lessons from 2020: Learning in Quarantine. Two University of Houston students, who contributed to this project, discuss what the book means to them.
A lot of people will be able to relate to the stories shared in a new book. It's called Lessons from 2020: Learning in Quarantine. Two University of Houston students, who contributed to this project, discuss what the book means to them.
45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings
A health task force lowered the age for colon cancer screenings to 45. Dr. George Chang is the chair of colon and rectal surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He explains why this change is so important.
A health task force lowered the age for colon cancer screenings to 45. Dr. George Chang is the chair of colon and rectal surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He explains why this change is so important.
Controversial bills considered in final days of Texas legislative session
Several major bills are still being considered in the Texas legislature. FOX 26's Natasha Geigel takes a look at some of these bills.
Several major bills are still being considered in the Texas legislature. FOX 26's Natasha Geigel takes a look at some of these bills.
Craft Creamery in Houston's Montrose serving brisket ice cream
Texans love barbecue, so how about brisket-flavored ice cream? Craft Creamery in Houston's Montrose is serving it up, along with other crazy flavors.
Texans love barbecue, so how about brisket-flavored ice cream? Craft Creamery in Houston's Montrose is serving it up, along with other crazy flavors.
5 ways to cope with re-entry anxiety
If you’re one of those people that are facing re-entry anxiety, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions to help ease your anxiety and help you cope with stress.
If you’re one of those people that are facing re-entry anxiety, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions to help ease your anxiety and help you cope with stress.
5 ways to cope with re-entry anxiety
If you?re one of those people that are facing re-entry anxiety, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions to help ease your anxiety and help you cope with stress.
If you?re one of those people that are facing re-entry anxiety, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions to help ease your anxiety and help you cope with stress.
Coping techniques for those heading back to work
The thought of returning to the office is provoking anxiety and dread for some. We talked to the Chair of Psychiatry at Houston Methodist Hospital for some coping techniques.
The thought of returning to the office is provoking anxiety and dread for some. We talked to the Chair of Psychiatry at Houston Methodist Hospital for some coping techniques.
Your Legal Questions: Deeds; COVID-19 and work; Social Security check
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
Eye yoga explained
Paul McCartney recently revealed he does eye yoga. What is it? Why is it helpful? Danielle Collins is a face yoga expert. She explains how eye yoga can help preserve your eyesight.
Paul McCartney recently revealed he does eye yoga. What is it? Why is it helpful? Danielle Collins is a face yoga expert. She explains how eye yoga can help preserve your eyesight.
Houston Summer Auto Show at NRG Center
The first ever Houston Summer Auto Show starts today. The show is being held from May 19 through May 23 at NRG Center.
The first ever Houston Summer Auto Show starts today. The show is being held from May 19 through May 23 at NRG Center.
Students' conversation in space
Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US is partnering with Aga Khan Education Board for the Southwestern US and NASA to present Let's Go To Space: an exciting live Q&A session with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Middle school students from the Greater Houston area participated in a conversation with NASA astronaut Megan McArthur. The event will be streamed on FOX 26 Houston Wednesday night at 7pm. Melissa Wilson previews the event supporting STEM education.
Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US is partnering with Aga Khan Education Board for the Southwestern US and NASA to present Let's Go To Space: an exciting live Q&A session with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Middle school students from the Greater Houston area participated in a conversation with NASA astronaut Megan McArthur. The event will be streamed on FOX 26 Houston Wednesday night at 7pm. Melissa Wilson previews the event supporting STEM education.
Galveston ISD discusses the next step for masks in the school district
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that will ban public schools from requiring masks starting June 5th. Public schools may leave face covering requirements in effect until June 4. Galveston ISD was already discussing what to do with masks before the Governor's order came down. Billy Rudolph explains how the lifting of the mask mandate will impact summer programs within the school district.
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that will ban public schools from requiring masks starting June 5th. Public schools may leave face covering requirements in effect until June 4. Galveston ISD was already discussing what to do with masks before the Governor's order came down. Billy Rudolph explains how the lifting of the mask mandate will impact summer programs within the school district.
Local student named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Sarah Grace Kimberly is making HISD very proud. She attends Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She is being honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. It is the nation's top honor for high school arts.
Sarah Grace Kimberly is making HISD very proud. She attends Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She is being honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. It is the nation's top honor for high school arts.
Victoria the T. rex at Houston Museum of Natural Science
Visitors can now see Victoria the T. rex at Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Visitors can now see Victoria the T. rex at Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Texas to end $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits
In just a few weeks, jobless Texans will stop getting an extra $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits. FOX 26's Sally MacDonald speaks with James Bernsen with the Texas Workforce Commission.
In just a few weeks, jobless Texans will stop getting an extra $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits. FOX 26's Sally MacDonald speaks with James Bernsen with the Texas Workforce Commission.
What to do if you are uneasy about going without a mask
The CDC says those who are fully vaccinated no longer need a mask. But after a year of never leaving the house without one, some people may feel uneasy with the idea of letting go of the protection.
The CDC says those who are fully vaccinated no longer need a mask. But after a year of never leaving the house without one, some people may feel uneasy with the idea of letting go of the protection.