Connection between tattoos, blood cancer?
Researchers have been looking into whether there's a connection between tattoos and blood cancer - specifically Lymphoma. A doctor with Houston Methodist: Neal Cancer Center gives a better understanding of the study.
Houston Food Bank starting meal program as schools close for summer
The Houston Food Bank is preparing to feed 12,000 local children a day through its summer feeding program starting Monday, June 3 at select locations.
Third case of human bird-flu confirmed, tied to dairy cow outbreak
A second human bird flu case has been confirmed in Michigan, making it the third case connected to the outbreak among dairy cows in the United States.
Houston man first to undergo procedure for stroke
A man from Houston is the very first patient to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients.
Artificial intelligence detects cancer earlier than ever
A huge breakthrough appears to be available in Canada to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. We talked to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life!
AI detects cancer earlier than ever
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
New procedure helping stroke patients in Houston
A man from Houston is the very first to undergo a new procedure to treat stroke patients. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson reports that he was back on his feet in just a few days.
Research shows plastic in testicles
Whether it's in our blood stream, our brains, our lungs, microplastics seem to be popping up in our bodies. The male reproductive organs are no exception. New research shows that plastics are in males' testicles.
Mental health for students as school year ends
As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to shed some light on the challenges students may be facing at this time.
Study: Ozempic reduced risk of kidney failure
Ozempic has quickly become one of the most well-known medications on the market with the diabetes drug also becoming a major player for weight loss. A new study says it might also reduce the risk of kidney failure. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano has more on which patients are getting the biggest benefit from this.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Harris County mental health program in limbo
For the past two years, Harris County has been "non-law-enforcement" responders to help residents undergoing mental health crises, but the contractor for the program is having a "financial integrity" crisis of its own. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan tells us more about the fallout.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Harris County HART program in crisis
Since 2022, Harris County has been dispatching non-law-enforcement responders to help those experiencing mental health crises, however, the program is experiencing its own issues.
How much caffeine is too much for kids?
Many of us start our day with a cup of coffee. But teens are also turning to caffeine to get through the day. The question is, how much is too much?
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Texas SNAP recipients can apply for replacement benefits after storms: how
Governor Greg Abbot announced SNAP benefits recipients can apply for replacement benefits if they had food lost or destroyed in last week’s storms.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.