Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says

One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."

Young Houston woman on a five year healing journey after head-on crash

Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.

Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests

The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

How to prepare for a marathon
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The Chevron Houston Marathon is about two months away. Meredith Sorensen, human performance specialist with Memorial Hermann, shares some advice for runners.

Dealing with seasonal affective disorder
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Dr. James McDeavitt with Baylor College of Medicine explains what seasonal affective disorder is and what can help.

Alternative means of treating the flu
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What should you do when you get the flu? Who should take Tamiflu? Dr. Monica Ghosh Kalra with Memorial Hermann Medical Group explains and shares other ways to care for your health when you have the flu.

Promising experimental Alzheimer's treatment
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One Georgia couple has some hope after a possible breakthrough in an Alzheimer's drug that can reduce thinking declines by about 27%.

Houston Health Department official accepted bribes from companies

Barry Barnes, a former official with the Houston Health Department pleaded guilty to taking bribes in exchange for getting the company to work on jobs with the HHD.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life

When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show

Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.

CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors

The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.

Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests

A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.

Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’

Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips on things people can do to appreciate the little moments in life.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner opens up about cancer diagnosis during State of the City address

During Wednesday’s State of the City address, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner opened up about a personal fight after recently being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer in his jaw during the summer.