Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Houston spine surgeon with quadriplegia spreads hope after moving his arms
A prominent spine surgeon in Houston suffered a devastating injury in a bicycle crash at Memorial Park in 2019 that cracked his helmet, broke his back, and he was never expected to move his arms or legs again. With a lot of determination and concentration, he is now able to move his arms.
A prominent spine surgeon in Houston suffered a devastating injury in a bicycle crash at Memorial Park in 2019 that cracked his helmet, broke his back, and he was never expected to move his arms or legs again. With a lot of determination and concentration, he is now able to move his arms.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Astros fan shares bucket list experience at World Series
For Jordy Day of Louisiana, coming to a game at Minute Maid Park was the one thing he wished for after having 22 surgeries, eight of which were brain surgeries.
For Jordy Day of Louisiana, coming to a game at Minute Maid Park was the one thing he wished for after having 22 surgeries, eight of which were brain surgeries.
Scientists closer to first RSV vaccine
Vaccine authority Dr. Peter Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine discusses some of the challenges and developments in creating an RSV vaccine.
Vaccine authority Dr. Peter Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine discusses some of the challenges and developments in creating an RSV vaccine.
Preparing our health for daylight savings to end
Daylight savings is coming to an end, with the time change coming this weekend. Dr. Kristin Eckel Mahan at UTHealth Houston explains how to prepare.
Daylight savings is coming to an end, with the time change coming this weekend. Dr. Kristin Eckel Mahan at UTHealth Houston explains how to prepare.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Preventing breast cancer: advice from a doctor you've likely never heard before
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
Sleep apnea device recall: What to do if you are affected
A massive recall of sleep apnea machines is causing a worldwide shortage that won't be solved anytime soon.
A massive recall of sleep apnea machines is causing a worldwide shortage that won't be solved anytime soon.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Surge in flu cases, RSV for kids in the Houston area
Heading into respiratory illness season there's already an increased number of kids being diagnosed with influenza.
Heading into respiratory illness season there's already an increased number of kids being diagnosed with influenza.
How to be less annoyed with annoying people
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips to help change your perception of the annoyer?s behavior and moderate your reactions in a healthier manner for your mental and physical health.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips to help change your perception of the annoyer?s behavior and moderate your reactions in a healthier manner for your mental and physical health.
UTHealth doctor speaks about national increases in the cases of RSV
Healthcare professionals nationwide are preparing for an anticipated busy few months as we continue to go into fall and with winter around the corner.
Healthcare professionals nationwide are preparing for an anticipated busy few months as we continue to go into fall and with winter around the corner.
Lower wages and burnout worsening home nursing shortage for families
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Houston man sells birria tacos to help pay parents' medical bills
Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.
Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.