Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
UPS looking to hire nearly 3,000 seasonal employees during virtual hiring fair
'Brown Friday' will take place on Friday, Oct. 30. UPS plans to sign up at least 50,000 new employees across the country on that day and will be making job offers on the spot.
'Brown Friday' will take place on Friday, Oct. 30. UPS plans to sign up at least 50,000 new employees across the country on that day and will be making job offers on the spot.
Houston Methodist CEO on COVID-19 hospitalizations, positivity rates
Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and the increase in Houston's positivity rate.
Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and the increase in Houston's positivity rate.
Houston's COVID-19 positivity rate increases
Houston's positivity rate has increased to 6.5 percent. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is reminding residents to stay aware.
Houston's positivity rate has increased to 6.5 percent. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is reminding residents to stay aware.
Houston's positivity rate up to 6.5% as COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, US cities
Health officials discuss a possible third wave of COVID-19, as Houston-area firefighters head up to El Paso to help with their hospitalization crisis.
Health officials discuss a possible third wave of COVID-19, as Houston-area firefighters head up to El Paso to help with their hospitalization crisis.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Kingwood Park HS students work together to build homeless veteran a home
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
Kingwood Park High School students build home for homeless vet
A number of students at Kingwood Park High School worked to build a new home for a homeless veteran.
A number of students at Kingwood Park High School worked to build a new home for a homeless veteran.
Houston company jumps into CBD production with state-of-the-art facility
The lab is the first of it's kind, in Texas, and one of fewer than a dozen-such facilities in the country.
The lab is the first of it's kind, in Texas, and one of fewer than a dozen-such facilities in the country.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
COVID-19 hospitalizations up in El Paso
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.
El Paso imposes curfew as coronavirus cases overwhelm hospitals
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
Gov. Abbott announces plans for additional aid to fight COVID-19 in El Paso
HHS is deploying two 35-person Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) and a Trauma Critical Care Team (TCCT) to help render aid in El Paso. The Governor also announced the opening of an alternate care facility.
HHS is deploying two 35-person Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) and a Trauma Critical Care Team (TCCT) to help render aid in El Paso. The Governor also announced the opening of an alternate care facility.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.