Moderate drinking doesn’t have health benefits: study

New research rejects everything we've been led to believe about daily drinks having health benefits. Dr. Gary Seale, Regional Director of Clinical Services at Centre for Neuro Skills in Houston shares how substance misuse can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clot disorders, diabetes, and hypertension--all of which can lead to stroke.

Spotlighting Houston-area nurse at St. Luke’s Health as part of Nurses Week

Omorowa Obanor, a Nurse Researcher at St. Luke's Health in Houston is being honored for her efforts to advance the nursing field through research that has positively impacted patient outcomes. At the same time, she is moving the profession forward with human kindness - an overwhelming commitment to matching her compassion for care with acts of kindness to patients, fellow care staff, and the community.

Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces for Black men to seek therapy

Femi Olukoya is a licensed psychotherapist at Sandcastle Pysch, who joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and was shipped to Iraq immediately. For that reason, he helps to create safe spaces for men to gather, talk, and deal with the emotions they may never share with others. Watch the full conversation with our Sherman Desselle.

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.

Houston man receives life-saving kidney from sister

Samuel Valdes-Zavala is sharing his special story of survival during this National Donate Life Month to help spread awareness about living organ donation. That's because his donor is near and dear to his heart.