YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Free center to open soon in Houston to offer ABA for autism
A new non-profit center in Houston will soon offer high-quality therapy free of charge, opening the door for some families to get an incredible jump-start in their child's schooling at an early age.
A new non-profit center in Houston will soon offer high-quality therapy free of charge, opening the door for some families to get an incredible jump-start in their child's schooling at an early age.
Heart tips on World Heart Day
September 29 is World Heart Day, an awareness campaign about ways to prevent cardiovascular disease.
September 29 is World Heart Day, an awareness campaign about ways to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
Houston's first mobile stroke unit now helping local patients
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the work that UTHealth is doing through its mobile unit. It reports ischemic stroke patients received faster treatment and that led to less disability, but more units are needed.
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the work that UTHealth is doing through its mobile unit. It reports ischemic stroke patients received faster treatment and that led to less disability, but more units are needed.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Lethal counterfeit pills being sold online as prescription drugs, DEA warns
More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized in 2021
More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized in 2021
Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who is eligible for 3rd Pfizer shot?
Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
Houston Methodist CEO applauds decision to allow healthcare workers to boosters
Healthcare workers have continued to risk their own lives to save others, which is why the Houston Methodist CEO called a federal advisory panel vote not to approve booster shots for them a slap in the face. However, on Friday morning the CDC's director overruled that decision.
Healthcare workers have continued to risk their own lives to save others, which is why the Houston Methodist CEO called a federal advisory panel vote not to approve booster shots for them a slap in the face. However, on Friday morning the CDC's director overruled that decision.
COVID-19 booster: Biden encourages eligible Americans to get another shot
President Joe Biden is urging those now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots to get the added protection.
President Joe Biden is urging those now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots to get the added protection.
Jordin Sparks partners with Aflac to help children with sickle cell disease
Jordin Sparks lost her step-sister to sickle cell and is trying to help ease the pain of others suffering from it.
Jordin Sparks lost her step-sister to sickle cell and is trying to help ease the pain of others suffering from it.
CDC endorses Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
Does delta variant make COVID-19 worse for children?
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.