7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Rapper Da Brat’s baby bump has people talking
A lot of people were surprised to see someone who is perceived to be not as feminine go through a maternity journey. Our guests talk about it.
The impact behind making Narcan available for over-the-counter use
We’re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Houston man's new life begins with double organ transplant
A Houston man is celebrating this American Heart Month for many reasons. It's the 8th anniversary of his heart and kidney transplant and his daughter shares a birthday with Valentine's Day. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares his journey and introduces us to his new family through the power of donation.
Researchers are closer to creating birth control for men
An on-demand form of male birth control is in the works. Researchers have seen promising results after testing the drug on mice.
Discount programs that can help you save money on medical prescriptions
Amazon is the latest to offer a discount drug program. However, with so many discount drug options, how do you choose?
HCA Houston Health Care heart patients gather for ‘celebration of life’
As part of Heart Month, HCA Houston Healthcare heart patients gathered for a celebration of life at Clear Lake Heart Hospital to thank medical teams for their lifesaving efforts.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
Houston father spreads life-saving message after son passed from cardiac arrest
A Houston father is headed to Arizona for the Super Bowl this week but it actually isn't the game that's the highlight of his trip. Scott Stephens lost his son Cody from sudden cardiac arrest while in his father's recliner.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Texas ranked 5th worst state for dental health: WalletHub survey
We all know (or at least should) the importance of proper dental hygiene, but a recent survey suggests Texans aren't doing enough for their own dental health.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Nationwide shortage of pharmacists prompts chains to restrict pharmacy hours
Fewer hours, and maybe fewer locations, will mean people lose some flexibility to get the medications they need and when they need them.
Nationwide shortage of pharmacists prompts chains to restrict pharmacy hours
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies.
W(O)W Shot procedure used to rejuvenate the vagina
Camille Cash joins The Factor to talk about a treatment that helps with vagina dryness.
Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job
A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job. It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine.