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.
University of Houston researchers working on anti-fentanyl vaccine
Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Houston-area girl unexpectedly can't walk, now rocking wheelchair basketball
Last year, a Houston-area girl started complaining of back pain. A few months later, she stood up and couldn't walk. She hasn't let that stop her from playing the sport she loves from her wheelchair.
Placentas helping treat dry eye disease, other cornea problems
A Houston-area woman who suffers from dry eye disease for decades talks about how a new treatment quickly stopped her pain thanks to amniotic tissue from new mothers who donate their placenta after their baby is born.
Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job
A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job. It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine.
FDA approves drug that can slow early-stage Alzheimer's
A promising Alzheimer's drug is now getting fast-tracked by the FDA. Dr. Paul E. Schulz, the leading neurologist with UTHealth Houston and the McGovern School of Medicine, explains the benefits of Leqembi.
Young Galena Park mother survives double lung transplant from COVID
A mother from the Galena Park area is thrilled to be home for the holidays. Last year at this time, she was in the hospital fighting for her life and on a transplant list because of COVID-19.
Houston-area group Mothers Against Cancer unite to fight childhood cancer
Mothers Against Cancer is a powerful group of moms in northeast Houston who share common experiences and a common mission. Their children have suffered from cancer, and now they want to help make sure other families don't have to endure that pain.
Young Houston woman on a five year healing journey after head-on crash
Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.