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) -
Many people sweat so bad, they get embarrassed to go in public. For extreme cases, there is help available!
Dr. Young Cho with Integrated Plastic Surgery and Zen, Skin, and Laser Spa in Houston offers a few procedures to help his patients stay dry.
"A lot of excessive sweating depends on where it can be in the body. In a lot of cases, it's under the arm. Traditionally, they try all types of anti-perspirants, that don't help. Something I'm very excited about here at Integrated Plastic Surgery, is something called miraDry. It's a microwave device that heats the tissue where the sweat glands live. It destroys the sweat glands. You need two treatments, based three months apart. With that, you get a pretty substantial decrease in sweating," says Dr. Cho.
We watched him perform a simulated procedure. Patients say it can be slightly uncomfortable, but is bearable. Dr. Cho says there's a small group of people who don't see results from the procedure, so he can perform a surgery. It's called axillary shaving. "I make a small incision and go underneath the armpit sweat glands and physically remove them surgically," says Dr. Cho. Obviously, that's an option for someone who has extreme sweating and is frustrated because they might have to frequently change their shirts.
The feet and hands can also sweat a lot.
"If you have to change socks all of the time, or your embarrassed to shake hands, or have to use a handkerchief to dry them all the time, then Botox may be an option," says Dr. Cho. He places a series of Botox injections around the hands or soles of the feet. He says it can provide four to six months of relief. That may sound painful, but Dr. Cho says his staff uses several methods to help with the discomfort.
"You can use topical medications, ice, and some devices or mechanisms to blunt the pain. I can also do nerve blocks, so for a few hours, their hand will be fully numb, but that treatment for the hyperhydrosis, or the excessive sweating in the hands is very tolerable," explains Dr. Cho.
