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Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:57:08 GMT
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
Friday, May 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:36:10 GMT
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena.
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena. A group of children with autism, and others with chromosomal and mental disorders, is learning social interaction, physical endurance, and self assurance in the ice rink.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:46:30 GMT
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Monday, May 6 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:32:50 GMT
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most.
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most. Both of them rely on a heart pump to keep them alive.
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) -
Houston lands smack dab in the middle of another Top Ten list. And this one isn't flattering.
We are Number 5 on the list of top U.S. cities where people look older than they actually are, according to a study by The Patient's Guide, an online health and beauty resource.
Premature aging and all that it entails – wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin – are products of multiple factors, says Julia Kauffman, M.D., a dermatologist with UTHealth.
"Some of it is just genetics, which we can't control," explained Kauffman. "And some of it is aging, which is a normal process. But a lot of what contributes to wrinkles and sunspots and aged look is UV radiation, or the radiation that comes from the sun."
Since proximity to the sun plays a critical role, it's not surprising that 8 of the top 10 cities where residents struggle with signs of premature aging are in the southern United States.
"Most of the year (there's) pretty nice weather and naturally people are going out in the sun more often," said Jasson Gilmore, CEO of The Patient's Guide.
Los Angeles, California, tops the list, which also includes three Florida cities.
The ranking was determined using three sources: the origin of Google searches for terms like "wrinkle treatment"; the UV Index forecast from the National Weather Service; and geographic information from The Patient's Guide.
But does Houston truly deserve number five?
"I haven't really noticed it, to be honest," said Jackie Geaccone, who was shopping for sunglasses in the Rice Village. "I guess it's because I'm young and I don't really care about that stuff, I guess."
In truth, it's young people who can actually do something about premature aging, according to UTHealth's Kauffman.
"A lot of the sun's damage is a delayed effect," she said. "So when you're young, you don't see a lot of the signs of aging. But they accumulate over the years."
So a little sunscreen, early on, can save you a facelift later.
List of Top Ten U.S. Cities Where Residents Appear Older Than They Are
1. Los Angeles, CA 2. Miami, FL 3. St. Petersburg, FL 4. Phoenix, AZ 5. Houston, TX 6. San Francisco, CA 7. Orlando, FL 8. New Orleans, LA 9. Charleston, SC 10. Jersey City, NJ
Source: The Patient's Guide
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