New data shows Alzheimer's drug can slow cognitive decline
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann talks about the Alzheimer's drug and what it means for the treatment of Alzheimer's.
Neurologist Dr. Paul Schultz with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann talks about the Alzheimer's drug and what it means for the treatment of Alzheimer's.
How to stay healthy for the holidays
With the weather changes and time spent with family, people may find themselves at risk of getting sick this season. Dr. Balaguru Ravi with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares some tips for fighting off illness.
With the weather changes and time spent with family, people may find themselves at risk of getting sick this season. Dr. Balaguru Ravi with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares some tips for fighting off illness.
What is the '24-hour flu'? Doctor shares signs and symptoms
The flu and COVID-19 might be high on your radar these days, but what about the "24-hour flu"? Dr. Chris Levert with Memorial Hermann explains what it is.
The flu and COVID-19 might be high on your radar these days, but what about the "24-hour flu"? Dr. Chris Levert with Memorial Hermann explains what it is.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
October ransomware attack at St. Luke's now affecting employee's paychecks
After an October ransomware attack that affected operations at St. Luke's Health hospitals, in Houston, systems have been resolved, but some staff members now complain the attack has hit their paychecks.
After an October ransomware attack that affected operations at St. Luke's Health hospitals, in Houston, systems have been resolved, but some staff members now complain the attack has hit their paychecks.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Fentanyl exposures in children spike, public health official sounds alarm: 'Lock up your drugs'
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Boil water notice issued for large part of Harris County, Houston area
A boil water notice has been issued for a large part of Harris County. Please boil all water for at least 2 minutes and let it cool before consuming.
A boil water notice has been issued for a large part of Harris County. Please boil all water for at least 2 minutes and let it cool before consuming.
Houston boil water notice: What does it mean? What do I need to do?
What is a boil water notice? Do I need to boil my water to cook or feed my baby? Can I use tap water in my coffee maker? How do I do dishes? Here are the answers to those questions.
What is a boil water notice? Do I need to boil my water to cook or feed my baby? Can I use tap water in my coffee maker? How do I do dishes? Here are the answers to those questions.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Doctor discusses staying healthy during the holidays in "triple-demic"
Dr. Catherine Troisi with UTHealth discusses the "triple-demic" being seen this holiday season with RSV, coronavirus, and the flu. She shares ways you can stay healthy.
Dr. Catherine Troisi with UTHealth discusses the "triple-demic" being seen this holiday season with RSV, coronavirus, and the flu. She shares ways you can stay healthy.
New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Navigating the holidays when a loved one has Alzheimer's
Thanksgiving means visiting with family, but it can be hard for those with Alzheimer's or loved ones with the disease. Dr. Jessica Lee, a geriatrician with UT Health Houston, talks about navigating the holiday.
Thanksgiving means visiting with family, but it can be hard for those with Alzheimer's or loved ones with the disease. Dr. Jessica Lee, a geriatrician with UT Health Houston, talks about navigating the holiday.
American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
'Its amazing to hear her heart again': Mom meets man who received her daughter's donated heart
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
Make-A-Wish grants teen's dream of a quincea?era
Genesis got her dream come true as she got the princess treatment preparing for her very own quincea?era thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Genesis got her dream come true as she got the princess treatment preparing for her very own quincea?era thanks to Make-A-Wish.