Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place

Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.

Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance

Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.

Houston mother and daughter nurses working together through COVID-19 pandemic

Michelle and Elaine Nguyen are both registered nurses at Memorial Hermann Southwest, working on the same floor with the same mission to help others.

Experts offer tips for the best medicare plan for you

You can enroll in Medicare when you turn 65 or during an enrollment period if you haven't already, or you can change Medicare plans.

Health care is focus as Barrett Supreme Court hearing opens

“Health care coverage for millions of Americans is at stake with this nomination,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the committee’s senior Democrat.

Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet

Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.

Dozens found living in 'deplorable' conditions at unlicensed group home

About three dozen people were removed from an unlicensed group home in Harris County. Authorities say residents were living in deplorable conditions.

WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now

You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.

Father, son ER doctors work together to save another person’s life

A father and son, both ER doctors, worked together at Memorial Hermann Hospital to save another person's life on Wednesday night.

Army COVID-19 medical team continues to assist Houston hospitals

Army personnel says in the just under a month since they arrived in Houston, they’ve treated roughly 48 COVID-19 patients at UMMC.

Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.

Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure

The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.

New medical school in Houston opens with a unique plan

The first new Houston-area medical school in 50 years has finally opened after five years of planning.

OakBend Medical Center in Richmond overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients

The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.