Houston man celebrates American with Disabilities Act after helping develop it
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
'It absolutely is a crisis:' nursing homes struggling to maintain staff looking to lawmakers
Leaders in health care are urging lawmakers to address nursing homes and long term care facilities staffing shortages.
Leaders in health care are urging lawmakers to address nursing homes and long term care facilities staffing shortages.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Texas Southern University offers free vaccinations for students
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
Montgomery County confirms first West Nile virus-related death
A day after Montgomery County officials confirmed their first case of the West Nile virus in 2022, the patient who contracted it died.
A day after Montgomery County officials confirmed their first case of the West Nile virus in 2022, the patient who contracted it died.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college.?It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college.?It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Harris Co. approves $7 million investment aimed at improving, protecting mothers and children
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduced the maternal and child health program to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduced the maternal and child health program to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
More than 2.5 million vaccine doses ordered to combat monkeypox outbreak
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases.
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases.
Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers
Heather Meza shared her journey of finally getting a diagnosis for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.
Heather Meza shared her journey of finally getting a diagnosis for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.
Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers
A?local mom shared her journey of?finally getting a diagnosis?for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.
A?local mom shared her journey of?finally getting a diagnosis?for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.