Gene therapy eyedrops restore boy's sight. Similar therapies may help millions
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Houston man loses hands, parts of his feet after flea bite
Michael Kohlhof's family says the 35-year-old has been fighting a tough battle in a San Antonio hospital after having his limbs amputated due to a flea bite.
Michael Kohlhof's family says the 35-year-old has been fighting a tough battle in a San Antonio hospital after having his limbs amputated due to a flea bite.
Women's World Cup partners with Sophia Smith for Common Goal, mental health wellness
FOX Sports is teaming up with Common Goal and the USWNT to bring attention to mental health to make a positive social impact.
FOX Sports is teaming up with Common Goal and the USWNT to bring attention to mental health to make a positive social impact.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
Second mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Brushy Creek MUD
The second positive trap site is less than two miles from the one that tested positive a week ago.
The second positive trap site is less than two miles from the one that tested positive a week ago.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Syphilis outbreak in Houston-area, women seeing an alarming spike of cases
Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.
Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Norovirus cases hit 10-year high as cruise travel surges this summer
The CDC is tracking the highest number of "stomach bug" cases in over a decade among cruise ships.
The CDC is tracking the highest number of "stomach bug" cases in over a decade among cruise ships.
Houston, Harris County experiencing syphilis outbreak, 128% increase in women, says HHD
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Brushy Creek MUD
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
ACL injuries are keeping stars out of Women's World Cup
Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema and England’s Leah Williamson are among the stars of women's soccer who won’t be playing in the World Cup.
Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema and England’s Leah Williamson are among the stars of women's soccer who won’t be playing in the World Cup.
AI game-changer makes leaps toward future by detecting dental diseases earlier than ever: 'Cutting edge'
VideaHealth, a dental A.I. platform developing software, is now accessible to 90% of practices across the U.S.
VideaHealth, a dental A.I. platform developing software, is now accessible to 90% of practices across the U.S.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
1st Texas pediatric partial heart transplant performed at Dell Children's
The 11-hour surgery on 11-month-old Elias Robinson-Rodriguez is only the seventh known transplant of this kind in the world, says Dell Children's.
The 11-hour surgery on 11-month-old Elias Robinson-Rodriguez is only the seventh known transplant of this kind in the world, says Dell Children's.