Woman weeks away from new kidney in limbo after Memorial Hermann shuts down transplant program

Woman weeks away from new kidney in limbo after Memorial Hermann shuts down transplant program

Kellie Clark's hopes of a long-awaited kidney transplant were shattered when Memorial Herman deactivated their liver and kidney transplant programs, leaving her and others devastated and uncertain about their future.

Kellie Clark's hopes of a long-awaited kidney transplant were shattered when Memorial Herman deactivated their liver and kidney transplant programs, leaving her and others devastated and uncertain about their future.

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

MD Anderson expands to Austin, building facility at University of Texas

MD Anderson expands to Austin, building facility at University of Texas

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding outside of the Greater Houston area and building a massive facility on UT's campus in Austin.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding outside of the Greater Houston area and building a massive facility on UT's campus in Austin.

Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find

Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find

MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

Concierge medicine helps Houston family on vacation

Concierge medicine helps Houston family on vacation

A lot of families are heading out on spring break trips, and parents may wonder what to do if their child gets injured away from home. A local mom is sharing how concierge medicine made a huge difference when her son suffered an out-of-state injury.

A lot of families are heading out on spring break trips, and parents may wonder what to do if their child gets injured away from home. A local mom is sharing how concierge medicine made a huge difference when her son suffered an out-of-state injury.

Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know

Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know

Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.

Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.