Kidney expert breaks down infectious disease and organ transplants
Kidneys are complex organs that tend to affect our entire body (almost as innocent bystanders) to the point where patients require a transplant. However, to find out exactly how complex and why our organs are such problem children, we consult Dr. Katherine Timmins, transplant program director for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
Kidneys are complex organs that tend to affect our entire body (almost as innocent bystanders) to the point where patients require a transplant. However, to find out exactly how complex and why our organs are such problem children, we consult Dr. Katherine Timmins, transplant program director for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
US surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation ‘serious threat’
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
These are America's fittest cities
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Local health experts: COVID-19 patients are largely unvaccinated and younger than before
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
'She's a strong one right there': Texas nurse, mother gives birth in a gas station bathroom
She thought she was stopping at a gas station for a potty break, turns out she gave birth instead.
She thought she was stopping at a gas station for a potty break, turns out she gave birth instead.
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Houston
Memorial Hermann Health System CEO Dr. David Callender discusses an increase in hospitalizations over the past few weeks.
Memorial Hermann Health System CEO Dr. David Callender discusses an increase in hospitalizations over the past few weeks.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Aduhelm: FDA head calls for review of Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Fully vaccinated people don’t need COVID-19 booster at this time, FDA, CDC say
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Current COVID-19 vaccine program has saved nearly 300K lives, researchers estimate
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Researchers say COVID-19, not vaccine, causes fertility issues in men
Fertility fears are one of the reasons men seem to be skipping the COVID-19 vaccine. University of Miami researchers have been studying this issue for months now. Reproductive fertility expert Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy addresses these concerns.
Fertility fears are one of the reasons men seem to be skipping the COVID-19 vaccine. University of Miami researchers have been studying this issue for months now. Reproductive fertility expert Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy addresses these concerns.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
Purdue Pharma: 15 states agree to OxyContin maker's bankruptcy plan
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.