Philips recalls more respiratory machines due to possible plastic contamination

Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.

Monkeypox cases in kids have Houston-area parents concerned

There are nine confirmed cases of kids with monkeypox in Texas. Parents in the Houston area are growing concerned.

More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds

In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.

Harris County resident with severe illnesses and presumptive positive for monkeypox, passes away

A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.

Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests

Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.

Monkeypox case confirmed at Fort Bend ISD high school campus

School officials with the Fort Bend Independent School District say a monkeypox case was confirmed at one high school campus on Monday.

Monkeypox case reported at IDEA Public School in Harris Co.

IDEA Public Schools officials have confirmed a case of monkeypox was recently reported on one of their campuses.

Harris County Public Health offering COVID-19 Novavax vaccine to kids ages 12 to 17

Harris County Public Health is now offering the COVID-19 Novavax vaccine to kids ages 12 to 17. Novavax is a two-dose primary series given three weeks apart.

Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause

A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.

Houston Children's Charity gives out 200 beds for children in need

Houston Children's Charity (HCC), spent Saturday morning giving out 200 brand new twin beds, foundations, frames, sheets, as well as blankets and pillows to children in need.

Boil water notice issued for Jersey Village

According to a release, due to reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Jersey Village public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption.

PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey

Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.