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.
MySpot in Houston helping children and adults with autism
There is a supportive learning environment in Houston that accepts health insurance, offering care for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, like autism.
MySpot in Houston helping children and adults with autism
A family finds a spot that gives a voice to their disabled son where they found much needed help in Houston.
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.
Family shares story of misdiagnosed PANS disease
We're sharing the story of the Wilkerson family whose son got misdiagnosed, which happens often with the autoimmune disorders, PANS and PANDAS.
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.
Help for people sensitive to EMF radiation
Radiation is all around us every day, from fluoroscent lights to cell phones, and now new research shows it could be causing unexplained health problems.
Child cancer patients take care of their teddy bears at MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic and 9-year-old patient Mackenzie was excited to take care of her friend, Vanilla!
'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!
Prostate cancer survivor raising awareness on early detection
A cancer fighter from Houston is doing his part to raise awareness about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer and inviting he community to the the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sept. 7.
Prenuvo health screening in Houston can detect 500 conditions
Prenuvo provides an opportunity for people to advocate for their own health in the form of a bull body scan that can detect 500 conditions.
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!
AI detects cancer earlier than ever
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson talks to a woman who believes artificial intelligence helped save her life.
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.
COVID-19 summer surge in Houston
COVID-19 is on the rise again in Houston, so doctors are encouraging vulnerable people to start taking more precautions.
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.
How to strengthen your gut to improve your health
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
How to strengthen your gut to improve your health
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
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.