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.
Will abortion pills remain on the market?
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
14-year-old dialysis patient deported while receiving treatment, officials discuss details
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
Hernandez is a 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought to the U.S. by his mother at 3 years old
'Walk With a Doc' brings healthy living to Acres Home community
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
Once a month, Acres Home residents participate in Walk With a Doc which promotes a healthy lifestyle while receiving medical advice from a Memorial Hermann physician.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Houston-area family finds renewed faith after head-on crash ahead of Mother's Day
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Houston family finds renewed faith after head-on crash
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.