Increased risk of heart attacks Christmas week

The American Health Association has a wakeup call as they report more people die from heart attacks during Christmas week than at any other time of the year. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with an interventional cardiologist at Vital Heart & Vein on ways to protect yourself.

How to prevent complications from weight loss drugs

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro need to be taken exactly as prescribed. A doctor is sounding the alarm that emergency rooms are filling-up with patients who are dosing on their own.

How diabetes can impact your eyesight

Diabetes can affect your eyes, even causing blindness. Dr. Mirwat Sami with Houston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery helps sound the alarm and offer ways to save a diabetics eyesight.

Potentially deadly autoimmune disorder in children

We want you to know about an autoimmune disorder few people know about that can suddenly change a child's behavior in a scary way. A local doctor is sounding the alarm so parents know about PANS and PANDAS.

'Teddy Bear Clinic' for child cancer patients

It's Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Texas Children's, MD Anderson, and Children Memorial Hermann are all bringing awareness to childhood cancer. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital even hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic!

Prenuvo's full body scan available in Houston

Prenuvo has arrived in Houston as a new opportunity for people to be an advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson has more details on the scan and what doctors have to say!

BMI vs body weight explained

Getting fit is a popular New Year's resolution. If you're trying to lose weight, are you focusing on the right numbers? Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the difference between numbers like BMI and fat percentage.

6 heart-healthy foods

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Everyone is trying to reduce their risk. One easy way is adding six foods to your diet.

Houston man desperately seeking help for open wound after gunshot

He says his jaw is deteriorating, but he can't find medical care, since he doesn't have insurance. He feels like he's stuck in a vicious cycle because he hasn't been able to find a job because of his appearance, which further escalates the problem that he can't get health insurance.