Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication?s FDA approval continues.
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication?s FDA approval continues.
Texas is 2nd worst state for children's health care, WalletHub study says
The report said Texas also had the lowest percentage of children with excellent or very good health, the lowest percentage of uninsured children, and the highest rate of obese children.
The report said Texas also had the lowest percentage of children with excellent or very good health, the lowest percentage of uninsured children, and the highest rate of obese children.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Long COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Houston ranked 2nd for residents unable to afford a doctor: study
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
A new report from HelpAdvisor ranked Houston #2 for residents unable to afford a doctor. How bad it is in Texas, overall, is perhaps the most sobering.
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
House lawmakers hold hearing to get more answers about baby formula recalls, FDA?s response
This comes after a top food safety official concerning the 2022 baby formula shortage made eye-opening accusations.
This comes after a top food safety official concerning the 2022 baby formula shortage made eye-opening accusations.
3-time olympian shares colon cancer journey to help spread awareness, prevention
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
3-time olympian shares colon cancer journey to help spread awareness, prevention
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey?never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey?never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Lawmakers grill Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
How to shop for new insurance if you lose Medicaid coverage
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
$6M reproductive health access fund announced for women in Harris County
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and health experts announced a $6M reproductive health access fund. The Fund, financed by American Rescue Plan Act, will help women get contraception and screenings at clinics operated by HCPH and other providers.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and health experts announced a $6M reproductive health access fund. The Fund, financed by American Rescue Plan Act, will help women get contraception and screenings at clinics operated by HCPH and other providers.
Understanding Spring Seasonal Allergies, prevention, treatments
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus shares how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.
It's allergy season and if it seems like everyone's getting sick, you know why. MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus shares how to know the difference between allergies and other sicknesses as well as how to prevent and treat them.