MD Anderson receives more than $10 million in grants for cancer research
The grants were funded by Break Through Cancer, which is part of $50 million in grants made to teams across five cancer research centers
The grants were funded by Break Through Cancer, which is part of $50 million in grants made to teams across five cancer research centers
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
University of Houston-led study says telemedicine does not fully address racial health disparities
Dr. Omolola Adepoju, a clinical associate professor at the University of Houston led research for a new study that suggests while telemedicine looked to bridge health disparities affecting communities of color, it didn't bridge the gap as people had hoped.
Dr. Omolola Adepoju, a clinical associate professor at the University of Houston led research for a new study that suggests while telemedicine looked to bridge health disparities affecting communities of color, it didn't bridge the gap as people had hoped.
Clinical psychologist breaks down racial, health disparities
Dr. Luis Medina, a clinical psychologist and cultural neuropsychologist who specializes in cognitive aging, and neurogenerative diseases like Alzheimer's as well as health disparities explains the different factors that affect communities of color limiting access to proper health care.
Dr. Luis Medina, a clinical psychologist and cultural neuropsychologist who specializes in cognitive aging, and neurogenerative diseases like Alzheimer's as well as health disparities explains the different factors that affect communities of color limiting access to proper health care.
Chiropractor claims she has cured more than 1,000 people from loss of taste, smell
A countless number of people are still dealing with the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19. We're checking-back in with a chiropractor from The Woodlands who says she has cured more than a thousand people by performing a simple adjustment.
A countless number of people are still dealing with the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19. We're checking-back in with a chiropractor from The Woodlands who says she has cured more than a thousand people by performing a simple adjustment.
Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court
Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law in 2013. Now, she’s suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law in 2013. Now, she’s suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Dr. William Husel found not guilty in 14 Ohio patient deaths
A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor accused of ordering excessive amounts of painkillers that led to multiple patient deaths at a Columbus-area hospital following a weekslong trial.
A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor accused of ordering excessive amounts of painkillers that led to multiple patient deaths at a Columbus-area hospital following a weekslong trial.
Loopholes in No Surprises Act can leave some patients with high bills
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in No Surprises Act. We look at the law, current loopholes, and what you can do to fight a balance bill.
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in No Surprises Act. We look at the law, current loopholes, and what you can do to fight a balance bill.
Parental leave proposal unanimously passed by the City of Houston
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Filming begins at UH to spread Alzheimer's awareness to Hispanic community
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
Stroke patients lose words from aphasia but get much needed help through Houston Aphasia Recovery Center
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
Oklahoma abortion bill passes legislature, would make it illegal with just 1 exception
Oklahoma's abortion bill just passed the legislature. It would make abortions illegal, with only one exception.
Oklahoma's abortion bill just passed the legislature. It would make abortions illegal, with only one exception.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Social media helps mom diagnose her son's rare disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after going extensive surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs 15-week abortion ban into law
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.
University of Texas MD Anderson takes cancer care to next level
The powerhouse treatment center is launching a new institute to further and better research immunotherapy.
The powerhouse treatment center is launching a new institute to further and better research immunotherapy.