Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life
A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.
A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.
Memorial Hermann reaches agreement to continue relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
For patients, this means they will retain in-network access to more than 265 of Memorial Hermann?s hospitals, facilities, and affiliated providers.
For patients, this means they will retain in-network access to more than 265 of Memorial Hermann?s hospitals, facilities, and affiliated providers.
Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Nationwide blood shortage affecting Houston-area cancer patients
One woman, who is battling cancer for the third time, wants to remind everyone to donate blood as their donation helps cancer patients.
One woman, who is battling cancer for the third time, wants to remind everyone to donate blood as their donation helps cancer patients.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Heart attack survivor meets Cypress security guard who helped save his life
A Houston man who suffered a heart attack in the parking lot of Memorial Hermann’s Cypress campus met the security guard who found him and helped save his life.
A Houston man who suffered a heart attack in the parking lot of Memorial Hermann’s Cypress campus met the security guard who found him and helped save his life.
Here are the 10 best places to live in the US if you have seasonal allergies
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.
13 great house plants to improve the air quality in your home, according to science
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.
New FDA approved drug could help cure mast cell tumors in dogs
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejection
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Free virtual conference helps families dealing with Alzheimer's disease
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is sharing free information and resources to help families through the free online conference.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is sharing free information and resources to help families through the free online conference.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Texas Children's Hospital pauses hormone therapy for transgender children
Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.
Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Houston man urges everyone to get a colonoscopy by age 45
The second annual 5K Victory Lap is Saturday, March 5, at Memorial Park
The second annual 5K Victory Lap is Saturday, March 5, at Memorial Park
Study on LGBTQ blood donations could open doors for more potential donors
A blood shortage nationwide is crippling the red cross. However, federal restrictions on gay and bisexual men are preventing many people who could give blood from doing so.
A blood shortage nationwide is crippling the red cross. However, federal restrictions on gay and bisexual men are preventing many people who could give blood from doing so.