Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Houston named among top 15 most stressed cities in America, study says
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
Memorial Hermann doctor survives rare heart attack during pregnancy
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson and her baby's lives were both at risk, when she suffered a rare type of heart attack toward the end of her pregnancy.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson and her baby's lives were both at risk, when she suffered a rare type of heart attack toward the end of her pregnancy.
Protecting and nurturing your hair in the heat
Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.
Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.
Former brain injury patient donates therapy scholarships for others at TIRR Memorial Hermann
Kel Mabatah was attacked during a visit to see family in Nigeria in 2014. Doctors initially told the former Tennis star he may never walk or talk again, but is now helping other patients like him rehabilitate through a generous donation.
Kel Mabatah was attacked during a visit to see family in Nigeria in 2014. Doctors initially told the former Tennis star he may never walk or talk again, but is now helping other patients like him rehabilitate through a generous donation.
Fourth of July 2023: Tips to grilling food safely, according to USDA
Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine. And it never hurts to have a refresher every now and again.
Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine. And it never hurts to have a refresher every now and again.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Houston's Children's Memorial Hermann named among top pediatric hospitals in US
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital secured impressive rankings in both state and regional categories. In Texas, the hospital earned the No. 4 spot among Best Children's Hospitals. In the Southwest Region, it was ranked No. 5.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital secured impressive rankings in both state and regional categories. In Texas, the hospital earned the No. 4 spot among Best Children's Hospitals. In the Southwest Region, it was ranked No. 5.
Feds approve sale of chicken made from animal cells
The goal is to eliminate harm to animals and drastically reduce the environmental impacts of raising them.
The goal is to eliminate harm to animals and drastically reduce the environmental impacts of raising them.
Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
Ultimate Father’s Day gift: Son donates kidney to save his dad’s life
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Exosome Therapy: What is it? What experts have to say about it
Exosome therapy has proven to be a great resource for people facing age-related diseases. Experts join the factor to talk about why there has been so much success.
Exosome therapy has proven to be a great resource for people facing age-related diseases. Experts join the factor to talk about why there has been so much success.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
45 percent of adults don't wash their hands with soap: survey
Handwashing is a routine habit for eliminating dirt and germs most of us encounter daily. However, despite the health benefits of hand hygiene, a survey finds that a large segment of people wash their hands without soap.
Handwashing is a routine habit for eliminating dirt and germs most of us encounter daily. However, despite the health benefits of hand hygiene, a survey finds that a large segment of people wash their hands without soap.
Donation expected to wipe out $100 million in medical debt
Two healthcare groups donating money to erase medical debt for 70,000 people.
Two healthcare groups donating money to erase medical debt for 70,000 people.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.