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.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Abortions in Texas resume after Harris County judge blocks pre-Roe ban
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Houston confirms 3rd case of monkeypox, health officials say 'threat remains low'
This new case comes a day after health experts confirmed a second case, and just a week after confirming Houston's first case.
This new case comes a day after health experts confirmed a second case, and just a week after confirming Houston's first case.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Houston health officials confirm second monkeypox case
Officials with Houston Health Department noted a resident recently came back from traveling internationally, much like the first case, but said the two are not connected.
Officials with Houston Health Department noted a resident recently came back from traveling internationally, much like the first case, but said the two are not connected.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Mark Cuban's online pharmacy: Are the savings realistic?
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Researchers say Medicare could save billions of dollars by buying drugs from Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs. Patient advocate Bonnie Sheeren, who is also a Cost Plus Drugs customer, shares more about Cuban's pharmacy and the potential savings.
Texas Children's Hospital to start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children, 6 months to 5 years
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.