What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
Houston heart attack survivor says he glimpsed heaven
After a man suffered a near-death experience from a massive heart attack, he had an out-of-body experience that changed his life forever.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Health officials confirm 505 cases in state
State health officials reported 24 new measles cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of reported cases to 505.
Peace Love Autism in Tomball: More than a store, it's a community
One unique store in Tomball aims to celebrate the differences of those on the spectrum and create a community for them. The mother who started it says she needed a place like this when her son was first diagnosed with autism.
Peace Love Autism in Tomball
A unique store in Tomball aims to celebrate the differences of those on the autism spectrum and create a community for them.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
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. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
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.