Texas measles outbreak: Second child dies from measles-related complications
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock. Houston health officials are urging residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported | FOX 26 Houston
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a Houston health official about the Texas measles outbreak and the cases that have been reported in Houston.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Houston: Measles case confirmed in Hobby Airport traveler
The patient went through Hobby Airport on March 30 between 4-8 p.m. Anyone who was at the airport is asked to monitor their health through April 20.
Houston: Measles case confirmed in patient who traveled through Hobby Airport
Houston health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a patient who traveled through Hobby Airport last weekend. Anyone who was at the airport is advised to monitor your health for the next few weeks.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Spring officials share water safety tips following 11-year-old's drowning
A Klein ISD student has died after he allegedly fell into Cypress Creek. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a Spring fire official for advice on how to keep kids safe in large bodies of water.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Measles case reported in Harris County
Harris County officials have reported a measles case in a juvenile patient.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Autism diagnoses increase in adults
A JAMA Network Open study says the rate of autism diagnoses in people ages 26-34 increased by 450% between 2011 and 2022. Two women from New York share how their diagnoses have answered questions they've had about themselves since childhood.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases reported in 2 new counties, total rises to 422
State health officials reported 22 new cases Tuesday.
Spring cleaning for your mental health
When we talk about spring cleaning, we have to also consider the emotional baggage. Motivational speaker Michael McGill Jr. joined the Morning Show to share more about doing some mental health spring cleaning.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.