Young mother, who has never smoked, battles lung cancer for 4th time
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
Texas cheerleader breaks neck doing backflip yet spreads cheer from her wheelchair
Despite her slim chances of walking again, a north Texas cheerleader who was paralyzed while performing a backflip, maintains a positive attitude and continues to spread cheer.
Despite her slim chances of walking again, a north Texas cheerleader who was paralyzed while performing a backflip, maintains a positive attitude and continues to spread cheer.
Man stops progression of Alzheimer's disease through clinical trials at UTHealth Houston
Clinical trials at UTHealth Houston helped stop the progression of a man's Alzheimer's, and he's sharing his good news with others.
Clinical trials at UTHealth Houston helped stop the progression of a man's Alzheimer's, and he's sharing his good news with others.
Mom on ventilator battling COVID-19 reunites with toddler daughter after 3 months
A Houston-area mom, who is on a ventilator battling COVID-19, finally reunites with her toddler daughter after three months.
A Houston-area mom, who is on a ventilator battling COVID-19, finally reunites with her toddler daughter after three months.
Texas Children's Hospital opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children 5 and up
Starting November 6, children ages 5 and up can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Texas Children's Hospital. Appointments are open now.
Starting November 6, children ages 5 and up can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Texas Children's Hospital. Appointments are open now.
Houston's first mobile stroke unit now helping local patients
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the work that UTHealth is doing through its mobile unit. It reports ischemic stroke patients received faster treatment and that led to less disability, but more units are needed.
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the work that UTHealth is doing through its mobile unit. It reports ischemic stroke patients received faster treatment and that led to less disability, but more units are needed.
Teen leukemia patient raises awareness of childhood cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with a young leukemia fighter, who wants to share her experience and the warning signs.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with a young leukemia fighter, who wants to share her experience and the warning signs.
American Cancer Society opens the door of hope through their Hope Lodge
The Hope Lodge has officially opened its doors and can now bring comfort to families battling cancer and seeking treatment in Houston.
The Hope Lodge has officially opened its doors and can now bring comfort to families battling cancer and seeking treatment in Houston.
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low despite delta variant fueling cases
Local cases of COVID-19 continue to rise as the delta variant drives the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Local cases of COVID-19 continue to rise as the delta variant drives the fourth wave of the pandemic.
J&J recalls most Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after finding cancer-causing chemical in some samples
Johnson and Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand spray sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
Johnson and Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand spray sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
Local health experts: COVID-19 patients are largely unvaccinated and younger than before
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
Family celebrates success of novel in-utero procedure at Texas Children's Hospital
Surgeons at Texas Children’s Fetal Center pioneered an in-utero procedure for spina bifida and recently performed their 100th surgery of its kind.
Surgeons at Texas Children’s Fetal Center pioneered an in-utero procedure for spina bifida and recently performed their 100th surgery of its kind.
Dad hoping to find kidney for son for Father's Day
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Houston ER doctor shares positives amid COVID-19 pandemic
A Houston emergency room doctor says this challenging time has actually brought her closer to her patients. She also shares words of encouragement to anyone concerned about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston emergency room doctor says this challenging time has actually brought her closer to her patients. She also shares words of encouragement to anyone concerned about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Memorial Hermann Health Systems President and CEO reflects on year since pandemic hit Houston
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID vaccine for friends, family explains why he stands by his decision
A doctor accused of stealing a vial of COVID vaccine is now sharing his side of the story. Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from Harris County Public Health last month.
A doctor accused of stealing a vial of COVID vaccine is now sharing his side of the story. Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from Harris County Public Health last month.
Houston 18-year-old survives rare and potentially fatal condition
A student from UT Austin was back home in Houston enjoying the holidays when he suffered a rare condition that came close to claiming his life.
A student from UT Austin was back home in Houston enjoying the holidays when he suffered a rare condition that came close to claiming his life.
UH Senior hopes to create statewide bone marrow donor recruitment program
Bone marrow transplants are a life-saving treatment for people with serious disease including cancer. However, finding the right donor can be difficult particularly for minority groups.
Bone marrow transplants are a life-saving treatment for people with serious disease including cancer. However, finding the right donor can be difficult particularly for minority groups.
Houston vaccine expert refutes claims that it's 'more effective to catch COVID than get vaccine'
“It would never be a good idea to tell people they should just be infected [with COVID-19] because we do know some people who get infected can get very sick,” Dr. Whitacker warned.
“It would never be a good idea to tell people they should just be infected [with COVID-19] because we do know some people who get infected can get very sick,” Dr. Whitacker warned.