MD Anderson blood bank experiencing 'critical' shortage
There is a nationwide shortage of blood, and MD Anderson has issued a plea for help.
There is a nationwide shortage of blood, and MD Anderson has issued a plea for help.
Supreme Court dismisses latest challenge to Affordable Care Act
Obamacare has survived the latest Supreme Court challenge. Josh Blackman with South Texas College of Law discusses this.
Obamacare has survived the latest Supreme Court challenge. Josh Blackman with South Texas College of Law discusses this.
Smoking has increased during the pandemic
Not only is stress up during the pandemic, but many Americans are smoking. Dr. Tim Irvine of IKP Medicine and Renaissance Organized Physicians talks about why people are smoking and the risks.
Not only is stress up during the pandemic, but many Americans are smoking. Dr. Tim Irvine of IKP Medicine and Renaissance Organized Physicians talks about why people are smoking and the risks.
Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
FDA OKs additional 15M doses of J&J vaccine from troubled Baltimore plant
The FDA approved an additional 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine made at the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant in Baltimore, which has been shuttered for weeks.
The FDA approved an additional 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine made at the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant in Baltimore, which has been shuttered for weeks.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Some hospitals seeing no new COVID-19 patients, but delta variant could undo progress
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Doctor shares tips on choosing the right sunscreen
Nothing can ruin a good time outdoors faster than a sunburn. So how do we know which work and which ones are a waste of money? Dr. Elizabeth Garza, a pediatrician with Texas Children's Pediatrics, shares her recommendations.
Nothing can ruin a good time outdoors faster than a sunburn. So how do we know which work and which ones are a waste of money? Dr. Elizabeth Garza, a pediatrician with Texas Children's Pediatrics, shares her recommendations.
Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Houston inventor finds high-tech way to save lives with smart pill box
EllieGrid is a new electronic system and app that takes organizing pills to a whole new level.
EllieGrid is a new electronic system and app that takes organizing pills to a whole new level.
Houston inventor finds high-tech way to save lives with smart pill box
EllieGrid is a new electronic system and app that takes organizing pills to a whole new level. A man from Houston came up with the idea, when his loved ones got sick from skipping doses, and now national retailers are offering his high-tech invention.
EllieGrid is a new electronic system and app that takes organizing pills to a whole new level. A man from Houston came up with the idea, when his loved ones got sick from skipping doses, and now national retailers are offering his high-tech invention.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Hospital workers plan to appeal judge's decision to reject lawsuit against mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Short breaks may help brain learn new skills, NIH study says
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
Flu virus concerns rising as COVID-19 cases drop
The number of COVID-19 cases might be trending down, but there are growing concerns about another virus - the flu.
The number of COVID-19 cases might be trending down, but there are growing concerns about another virus - the flu.