Refined carbs, red meat responsible linked to 70 percent of cases in Type 2 diabetes: study
Type 2 diabetes rates are on the rise globally and now factors causing the spike have been identified. FOX Medical Team Doctor Mike Cirigliano shares more.
National DNA Day 2023: Inside look at BCM’s Human Genome Sequence Center
One sample of your DNA holds enough information to create your own section in the Houston Public Library and that information could also be the key to solving mysteries about your health.
Walk to fight, spread awareness of Sarcoidosis in Bellaire this weekend
Get ready to lace up your shoes as it’s going to be a beautiful weekend to walk for a worthy cause.
Fundraiser, new Houston clinic to help brings awareness about Sarcoidosis
Get ready to lace up your shoes as it’s going to be a beautiful weekend to walk for a worthy cause.
Little cowboy back home with beloved pet cow after more than 400 days in hospital
A little cowboy in neighboring Cleveland, Texas is finally home from the hospital after undergoing a heart transplant. His situation is eye-opening this Donation Life Month about how being on the donor list can save precious lives.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
How to improve habits, achieve goals through self-hypnosis
FOX 26’s Chelsea Edwards shows how you can live your best life through changing habits with self-hypnosis while learning the benefits and how it can even improve your health.
Little cowboy back home with beloved cow after more than 400 days in hospital
A little cowboy in neighboring Cleveland, Texas is finally home from the hospital after undergoing a heart transplant. His situation is eye-opening this Donation Life Month about how being on the donor list can save precious lives.
Calorie-counted menus linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates, healthcare costs, study finds
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
Taking a break from social media helps young people’s self-esteem, new study shows
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues.
Texas is 2nd worst state for children's health care, WalletHub study says
The report said Texas also had the lowest percentage of children with excellent or very good health, the lowest percentage of uninsured children, and the highest rate of obese children.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Long COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Houston ranked 2nd for residents unable to afford a doctor: study
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.