Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
How to decrease cancer risk
A new study looks at how people can decrease their risk of cancer by changing their unhealthy habits. FOX's Jonathan Serrie breaks down the report.
Breast cancer survivor mentors others to help them find purpose in life
Breast cancer survivor, Mary Chalhoub, has learned to be an overcomer after surviving serious complications from surgery.
Texas boy gets life-changing double lung transplant
A North Texas 10-year-old boy is recovering following receiving a double lung transplant last month in Houston. FOX 26's Lori Brown shares how he's doing after suffering from an "end of life" lung disease.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
West Nile Virus found in Sugar Land mosquitoes, city taking precautions
Mosquitoes in Sugar Land tested positive for West Nile Virus last week in two neighborhoods.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Houston woman trying Ozempic, Wegovy rival after using other options
75% of Americans are considered to be overweight, but that number is starting to drop because of popular weight-loss injections.
What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
Montgomery County reports first 2024 case of West Nile virus
Montgomery County Public Health District (MCPHD) has confirmed the first probable case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024, signaling heightened awareness as summer begins.
Newly exposed contaminated soil by housing project
Only on FOX, huge swaths of toxic waste has been newly exposed near a controversial east Houston affordable housing project currently under construction. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan captured exclusive images of what many believe is a clear and present danger to the future.
FDA warns top bakery to stop claiming its foods contain allergens when they don’t
Bimbo Bakeries USA includes popular brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s and Oroweat.
First human West Nile virus case confirmed in Conroe area
The first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed out of Montgomery County after a woman living in the Conroe area tested positive at the emergency room.
Young man burned over 90% of his body, released from the hospital after months in ICU
One man, who was burned on nearly every part of his body earlier this year, is thanking God after spending 86 days in the hospital.
Houston area man who burned 90% of body out of ICU
A Houston area man was burned on nearly every part of his body back in March and on Tuesday, he started rehab after spending 86 days in the hospital. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the victim whose story is nothing short of a miracle.
Doctors accused of leaving heart surgeries
The FBI is investigating three local doctors who are accused of leaving operating rooms during high-stakes heart surgeries, leaving unqualified residents by themselves. Healthcare attorney Keith Lefkowitz stopped by FOX 26 to answer some questions on the case.
3 Houston heart surgeons reach settlement
Three Houston heart surgeons have reached a settlement after a whistleblower said the doctors would not be in the operating room leaving the most critical part of patient's surgeries to residents.