Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Rare Disease Awareness Day: What is Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis, known as PBC, is an autoimmune disease where a person's own immune system attacks the liver.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis, known as PBC, is an autoimmune disease where a person's own immune system attacks the liver.
Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson’s, study finds
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Mayor: City of Houston employees, visitors no longer required to wear masks in city hall
Due to a decline in the COVID-19 positivity rate and more manageable hospitalizations, the face-covering requirement for city employees and visitors to city buildings has been dropped.
Due to a decline in the COVID-19 positivity rate and more manageable hospitalizations, the face-covering requirement for city employees and visitors to city buildings has been dropped.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Micro-preemie born 11.5 ounces celebrates 1st birthday after 127-day stay in NICU
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Family of young organ donor on a mission to help grieving families
The Storch family began the foundation "Taylor's Gift" after losing their beloved 13-year-old daughter. Now, they are helping grieving families through their new and free program called “Kindred Hearts”.
The Storch family began the foundation "Taylor's Gift" after losing their beloved 13-year-old daughter. Now, they are helping grieving families through their new and free program called “Kindred Hearts”.
New treatment for two main causes of blindness
Millions of people who live with diabetes are at risk of losing their eyesight from a condition called diabetic macular edema or DME. Millions of others suffer from the age-related condition, wet macular degeneration.
Millions of people who live with diabetes are at risk of losing their eyesight from a condition called diabetic macular edema or DME. Millions of others suffer from the age-related condition, wet macular degeneration.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Expert weighs in on nasal spray that could possibly help fight COVID-19
With Mardi Gras in Galveston and the upcoming rodeo, people will be in crowded areas, and there might another tool to use to protect yourself from COVID-19. We asked a local medical expert about the product.
With Mardi Gras in Galveston and the upcoming rodeo, people will be in crowded areas, and there might another tool to use to protect yourself from COVID-19. We asked a local medical expert about the product.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Virtual patients teach University of St. Thomas nursing students
Virtual reality headsets are taking University of St. Thomas nursing students into a new world of hands-on learning with virtual patients.
Virtual reality headsets are taking University of St. Thomas nursing students into a new world of hands-on learning with virtual patients.
Changes to Houston area COVID-19 recommendations and rules expected soon
Harris County and Houston leaders are hinting at changes to current COVID-19 recommendations and rules within the area.
Harris County and Houston leaders are hinting at changes to current COVID-19 recommendations and rules within the area.