Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Vote Texas
Near Me
Power City
Texas
Politics
Nation World
Entertainment
Investigations
Health
VERIFY
Latest News Stories
Redemption Church in Beaumont is hosting annual Turkey Day Giveaway
'She is the joy of our world' | 17 children in Jefferson County find their forever family on National Adoption Day
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
Hurricane Headquarters
Skycam Network
10-Day
Hourly
Maps
Traffic
Gas Prices
Latest Weather Stories
Another cold night followed by warming weekend temperatures
Southeast Texas Almanac: Weather records, data from around SE Texas
Sports
Back
409Sports
Game of the Week
Band of the Week
Play of the Week
Hit of the Week
Athlete of the Week
Lamar Athletics
Outdoors
Cowboys
Olympics
Locked On Podcast Network
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Beaumont, TX »
41°
Beaumont, TX »
Weather
Closings
Vote Texas 2024
Hurricane Headquarters
The Blitz
Band of the Week
Power City
Ask the Judge
Contests
Pet of the Week
Advertise With Us
Meet the Team
On-air TV Schedule
Breaking News
More (
) »
Southeast Texas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Southeast Texas, Texas | 12NEWSNOW.com
Medicine
VERIFYING the difference between $35 insulin caps under Biden and Trump
Medicine
Did Trump or Biden cap insulin prices at $35?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations enacted $35 insulin price caps for certain Medicare recipients. Trump’s was first, but Biden’s applies to more people.
Health
Yes, the Change Healthcare data breach letter is real
Change Healthcare is sending out notices of a data breach that impacted a “substantial” amount of Americans.
Medicine
Are knockoff Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs safe?
The best thing you can do to protect your electronics from damage is to unplug them before severe weather — even if they’re connected to a surge protector.
Medicine
Yes, mail-order prescriptions can be damaged by hot temperatures
If a medication is exposed to a temperature outside of the labeled range for an extended period of time, it may not work as intended.
Medicine
No, HIPAA does not protect all of your private medical information
HIPAA is a federal law that restricts the release of medical information without a person’s consent, but it doesn’t protect all of your private medical information.
Health
No, birth control does not cause infertility
“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
Medicine
Birth control does not cause infertility
“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
Health
There’s no proof that Mucinex helps people get pregnant
People online have shared stories of getting pregnant after taking Mucinex. But does the drug actually improve fertility? Here’s what we can VERIFY about the science
Health
No, slapping the inside of a person’s elbow can’t prevent or treat a heart attack
There’s no evidence to suggest slapping the inside of a person’s elbow can prevent or treat a heart attack like viral social media videos claim.
Medicine
Yes, counterfeit Ozempic has been sold in the U.S.
Counterfeit Ozempic, a diabetes medication that’s become popular for its weight loss benefits, sometimes ends up in U.S. retail pharmacies.
Health
No, the average body temperature is not 98.6 degrees
Studies have found the average body temperature is actually below 98.6 degrees. A normal temperature also varies based on factors like your age and health.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
KBMT would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow