Dad hoping to find kidney for son for Father's Day
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Dad hoping to find kidney for son for Father's Day
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Jalen Lowe is waiting for a kidney and it's all his dad wants for him for Father's Day.
Virginia teen with deadly disease defies odds, graduates high school
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Palestinians call off 1M dose COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Israel
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
How reduced testosterone affects men as they age
June is Men's Health Month. Dr. Nathaniel Barnes, urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about the symptoms low testosterone can cause.
June is Men's Health Month. Dr. Nathaniel Barnes, urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about the symptoms low testosterone can cause.
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.