Kids’ hospitalization rates are spiking for Type 2 diabetes, according to new study
The study suggested pandemic-related lockdowns reduced opportunities for exercise while boosting the amount of time spent in front of screens.
The study suggested pandemic-related lockdowns reduced opportunities for exercise while boosting the amount of time spent in front of screens.
Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller is out of the hospital, sharing his story
Tim Miller is now recovering and talking about what put him in the hospital last week and thanking everyone who sent well wishes and prayers.
Tim Miller is now recovering and talking about what put him in the hospital last week and thanking everyone who sent well wishes and prayers.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
US blood banks hit ‘unprecedented’ critical shortage
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
14-year-old Houston girl who has accepted she may not live much longer creates bucket list
A bucket list is typically reserved for those over a certain age but we caught up with a 14-year-old Houston girl who just created one.
A bucket list is typically reserved for those over a certain age but we caught up with a 14-year-old Houston girl who just created one.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
"Dream Team" at Houston Methodist Hospital saves man with gigantic brain tumor
The doctors describe it as one of the most complicated cases of their careers. Now, the man is waiting for reconstructive surgery after they removed his massive brain tumor.
The doctors describe it as one of the most complicated cases of their careers. Now, the man is waiting for reconstructive surgery after they removed his massive brain tumor.
Houston Methodist Hospital teams saves man with gigantic brain tumor
The doctors describe it as one of the most complicated cases of their careers. Now, the man is waiting for reconstructive surgery after they removed his massive brain tumor.
The doctors describe it as one of the most complicated cases of their careers. Now, the man is waiting for reconstructive surgery after they removed his massive brain tumor.
Nurse practitioner shares tips to avoid beach bummers
Linda Moghalu, a MinuteClinic nurse practitioner, shares advice on avoiding swimmer's ear, sunburn and more when headed to the beach.
Linda Moghalu, a MinuteClinic nurse practitioner, shares advice on avoiding swimmer's ear, sunburn and more when headed to the beach.
COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Delta COVID-19 variant confirmed in 5 Fort Bend County residents
Officials say five Fort Bend County residents were confirmed to have the Delta COVID-19 variant, which was recently classified as a “variant of concern” by the CDC.
Officials say five Fort Bend County residents were confirmed to have the Delta COVID-19 variant, which was recently classified as a “variant of concern” by the CDC.
Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug donanemab
The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.
The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.
AIDS Foundation Houston launches 'Rapid Start' HIV treatment
With so much focus on the coronavirus, it is easy to forget about an epidemic we've been battling for decades - HIV. Now those newly diagnosed will get immediate help here in Houston. Jeffrey Campbell with AIDS Foundation Houston discusses this.
With so much focus on the coronavirus, it is easy to forget about an epidemic we've been battling for decades - HIV. Now those newly diagnosed will get immediate help here in Houston. Jeffrey Campbell with AIDS Foundation Houston discusses this.
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
16.8M COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed last summer, NIH study finds
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
Sending love and well wishes to Tim Miller who's hospitalized with heart problems
Houstonians and people from across the country are showing love for Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller who's in the hospital with cardiac issues.
Houstonians and people from across the country are showing love for Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller who's in the hospital with cardiac issues.
Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts worry drop in vaccine demand could cause 'southern surge'
Health experts are warning of a southern surge of COVID-19 as the demand for vaccines drops. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Department discusses vaccine demand in the city and the impact.
Health experts are warning of a southern surge of COVID-19 as the demand for vaccines drops. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Department discusses vaccine demand in the city and the impact.