More Monkeypox vaccines headed to Houston, Europe confirms first virus-related death
Houston will receive more than 16,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine over next few weeks. This comes as Spain announces the first virus-related death in Europe.
Houston will receive more than 16,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine over next few weeks. This comes as Spain announces the first virus-related death in Europe.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Houston man celebrates American with Disabilities Act after helping develop it
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
'It absolutely is a crisis:' nursing homes struggling to maintain staff looking to lawmakers
Leaders in health care are urging lawmakers to address nursing homes and long term care facilities staffing shortages.
Leaders in health care are urging lawmakers to address nursing homes and long term care facilities staffing shortages.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Prescriptions and OTCs could make you sick in the heat
While we're all dealing with one of the hottest summers on record, taking certain medications can put you at risk of suffering even more from extreme heat.
While we're all dealing with one of the hottest summers on record, taking certain medications can put you at risk of suffering even more from extreme heat.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
New federal website aims to prevent deaths amid heat wave
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
Neighbors social media post helps 75-year-old Dickinson woman repair broken AC
With the ongoing heat wave, temperatures have been in the triple digits for the last several weeks. One elderly woman has spent the last month without working air conditioning. Her neighbors are now stepping up to change that
With the ongoing heat wave, temperatures have been in the triple digits for the last several weeks. One elderly woman has spent the last month without working air conditioning. Her neighbors are now stepping up to change that
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Houston families say SE Houston area nursing home is mistreating their loved ones
Several families, some who did not want to talk on camera, say the problem hasn’t gone away.
Several families, some who did not want to talk on camera, say the problem hasn’t gone away.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Monkeypox is spreading in Texas. Here’s what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
Texas Southern University offers free vaccinations for students
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.