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.
Mitchell Syndrome patients and families hope for new treatments after raising $25,000
Just over 20 people in the world have been diagnosed with the rare genetic mutation, Mitchell Syndrome, and most of them have been children.
Just over 20 people in the world have been diagnosed with the rare genetic mutation, Mitchell Syndrome, and most of them have been children.
Houston man donates kidney to a stranger he met online, learns they have a lot in common
Benny Hooper, a neighbor, says he had been wanting to be an organ donor for some time. When he saw Dave Barrett’s post on Nextdoor, something about it inspired him to help.
Benny Hooper, a neighbor, says he had been wanting to be an organ donor for some time. When he saw Dave Barrett’s post on Nextdoor, something about it inspired him to help.
Ben Taub Hospital in Houston celebrates 60th birthday
"We're celebrating not only the service to the community, but this is our day to celebrate the people that work here at Ben Taub that dedicate themselves to the health of the community," Dr. Glorimar Medina, CEO of Ben Taub Hospital said.
"We're celebrating not only the service to the community, but this is our day to celebrate the people that work here at Ben Taub that dedicate themselves to the health of the community," Dr. Glorimar Medina, CEO of Ben Taub Hospital said.
How mental health is often misdiagnosed as a cardiovascular issue
Houston cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says it is common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety. Symptoms can be misread as having a primary heart issue.
Houston cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says it is common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety. Symptoms can be misread as having a primary heart issue.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
HIV infection rate declines among young gay, bisexual men, according to CDC
While the numbers are showing a downward trend, researchers say racial disparities are still reflected in the study.
While the numbers are showing a downward trend, researchers say racial disparities are still reflected in the study.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Unwind and connect: Essential summer self-care tips for families
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six tips to help you have fun with your children while rejuvenating your sense of relaxation and joy that the long summer days bring.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six tips to help you have fun with your children while rejuvenating your sense of relaxation and joy that the long summer days bring.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.