Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.

Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields

Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.

Houston named among top 15 most stressed cities in America, study says

To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.

Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs

The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.

Memorial Hermann doctor survives rare heart attack during pregnancy

Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson and her baby's lives were both at risk, when she suffered a rare type of heart attack toward the end of her pregnancy.

Protecting and nurturing your hair in the heat
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Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.

Former brain injury patient donates therapy scholarships for others at TIRR Memorial Hermann

Kel Mabatah was attacked during a visit to see family in Nigeria in 2014. Doctors initially told the former Tennis star he may never walk or talk again, but is now helping other patients like him rehabilitate through a generous donation.

Fourth of July 2023: Tips to grilling food safely, according to USDA

Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine. And it never hurts to have a refresher every now and again.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Houston's Children's Memorial Hermann named among top pediatric hospitals in US

Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital secured impressive rankings in both state and regional categories. In Texas, the hospital earned the No. 4 spot among Best Children's Hospitals. In the Southwest Region, it was ranked No. 5.

Feds approve sale of chicken made from animal cells
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The goal is to eliminate harm to animals and drastically reduce the environmental impacts of raising them.