Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Study: Vaccinated parents give unvaccinated children protection
The data was collected last year during the Alpha and Delta waves, but it could hold true to the current variant we are battling.
The data was collected last year during the Alpha and Delta waves, but it could hold true to the current variant we are battling.
Former NFL Super Bowl Champ tackles his health with transplant and bariatric surgery
A former Super Bowl Champion has been down the road of recovery for years for kidney disease. He took his healing to a new level when he underwent bariatric surgery to lose weight through Baylor College of Medicine.
A former Super Bowl Champion has been down the road of recovery for years for kidney disease. He took his healing to a new level when he underwent bariatric surgery to lose weight through Baylor College of Medicine.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Healthcare professionals seeing drastic increase in eating disorders among children
Healthcare professionals are seeing a drastic increase in eating disorders, and the age it’s affecting is getting younger and the nationwide problem is hitting us locally.
Healthcare professionals are seeing a drastic increase in eating disorders, and the age it’s affecting is getting younger and the nationwide problem is hitting us locally.
COVID-19 vaccines in Houston: New program offers chance to win $1,000 gift card
As part of a new Houston COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, 12 people will be awarded $1,000 gift cards, and hundreds of others will be given $50 gift cards, the health department says.
As part of a new Houston COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, 12 people will be awarded $1,000 gift cards, and hundreds of others will be given $50 gift cards, the health department says.
UH launches program to solve root of health issues in the U.S.
The pandemic put a spotlight on health outcomes and the many different community approaches or levels of access to health resources. It became clear that some groups had fewer resources or more health struggles. The University of Houston is creating a program that will focus on developing proven solutions.
The pandemic put a spotlight on health outcomes and the many different community approaches or levels of access to health resources. It became clear that some groups had fewer resources or more health struggles. The University of Houston is creating a program that will focus on developing proven solutions.
COVID-19 vaccines could temporarily impact length of menstrual cycles, study says
The women who received a vaccine saw an increase in cycle length of nearly one day for each dose, according to the study.
The women who received a vaccine saw an increase in cycle length of nearly one day for each dose, according to the study.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Doctor reverses autoimmune disease with diet
Dr. Brooke Goldner is a busy mom, best-selling author, and on a mission to help others reverse disease, like she did.
Dr. Brooke Goldner is a busy mom, best-selling author, and on a mission to help others reverse disease, like she did.
Young Americans dying sooner from violence, poverty, racial injustices, researchers say
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
Canadian restaurant accepted dog photos, I.D. over proof of negative test, COVID-19 vaccine
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
Houston-area woman who survived Stage 4 cervical cancer wants you to know it’s preventable
Yolanda Lopez survived Stage 4 cervical cancer, but it has been an emotional battle to get this far. Late-stage cancer stole her chance to have another baby 25-years ago, but the right treatment spared her life.
Yolanda Lopez survived Stage 4 cervical cancer, but it has been an emotional battle to get this far. Late-stage cancer stole her chance to have another baby 25-years ago, but the right treatment spared her life.