Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:45:44 GMT
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) -
A newly-opened facility in Houston is a one-of-a-kind place where you can help the littlest of lives.
Houston has a breast milk shortage. Now, there is a place where women can go to solve that problem.
First-time mother Stacy Tanaka is still breastfeeding her 10-month-old baby girl, Savannah. Stacy is considered an over-producer.
"I have excess milk. At times, when I pump, she doesn't take it all, so I store it in the fridge and now it's overflowing," Tanaka said.
Just this week, the Houston Department of Health's Women Infants and Children program opened their very first breast milk depot.
"We just thought this would be a noble thing to do in our area and that it would serve a lot of babies that are premature or sick and that's how it began," WIC's breastfeeding coordinator Sara Garcia said.
Garcia said Texas' one and only milk bank in Austin can only fill 70 percent of Houston's donor requests. WIC is trying to make up that 30 percent gap.
"They take it in. Frozen milk is thawed out, pasteurized, tested twice to ensure that its bacteria and virus free and stored, dispensed out to different hospitals," Garcia said.
Unfortunately, not all mothers can breastfeed their babies, especially if they are born premature.
"When they deliver a baby this early on, sometimes they don't completely process. They have more difficulties bringing in milk," Garcia said.
Women on certain medications and women addicted to drugs and alcohol may not be able nurse as well, so it is crucial they get human milk from other mothers like Garcia.
"Why not give it to a baby or family that needs it nutritionally as opposed to just throwing it away? You just feel awful about it," she said.
If you are interested in donating, you can reach the Southwest Houston WIC Breast Milk Depot at 832-393-5427. They are open six days a week and nursing mothers do have to be screened before they can donate.
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