Social media helps mom diagnose her son's rare disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Bucket list wedding: Teen battling terminal cancer gets married after celebrating early graduation, prom
A Chino Hills teenager who captured the hearts of the community got married as she continues to check items off her bucket list.
A Chino Hills teenager who captured the hearts of the community got married as she continues to check items off her bucket list.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
What is aphasia? Understanding Bruce Willis' diagnosis
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting. His family shared that he has aphasia. Dr. Swathi Kiran a neurorehabilitation researcher at Boston University explains the diagnosis.
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting. His family shared that he has aphasia. Dr. Swathi Kiran a neurorehabilitation researcher at Boston University explains the diagnosis.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after going extensive surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after going extensive surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery.
COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Houston public smoking ban expanded to include vaping, e-cigarettes
Houston City Council unanimously passed a measure expanding the public smoking ban to include electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes and vaping.
Houston City Council unanimously passed a measure expanding the public smoking ban to include electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes and vaping.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets
Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.
Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Teen undergoes preventive surgery in Houston to avoid deadly condition
After his mother almost died from a rare heart condition, a teen learned that he too was at risk of aortic dissection and underwent preventative surgery. The family shares their story to help save others' lives.
After his mother almost died from a rare heart condition, a teen learned that he too was at risk of aortic dissection and underwent preventative surgery. The family shares their story to help save others' lives.