Study suggests severe COVID-19 among pregnant women raises risk of preterm birth, death
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
OVME Medical Aesthetics Studio helps Houstonians find 'fountain ov you'
The CEO and Founder of OVME says their medical aesthetics studio isn't just about helping their clients look good, but to feel good, so that they'll radiate their inner confidence.
The CEO and Founder of OVME says their medical aesthetics studio isn't just about helping their clients look good, but to feel good, so that they'll radiate their inner confidence.
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all adults
Regulators have authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population.
Regulators have authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population.
Johnson & Johnson's shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
FDA: More than half of sampled alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico found to be poisonous
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
UK study finds Novavax vaccine 89% effective against COVID-19
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
South Carolina Senate passes 'fetal heartbeat' bill outlawing most abortions
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Houston vaccine expert refutes claims that it's 'more effective to catch COVID than get vaccine'
“It would never be a good idea to tell people they should just be infected [with COVID-19] because we do know some people who get infected can get very sick,” Dr. Whitacker warned.
“It would never be a good idea to tell people they should just be infected [with COVID-19] because we do know some people who get infected can get very sick,” Dr. Whitacker warned.
Exclusive: New air pollution sensors installed on Houston's east side
"It's independence, it's redundancy. It will be a Godsend for this community, which has struggled with this for decades," said Garcia.
"It's independence, it's redundancy. It will be a Godsend for this community, which has struggled with this for decades," said Garcia.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Texas launches mobile vaccine program to help underserved areas
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
Houston-area mental health hospital gets to the root of the problem
New Horizon Hospital is using cutting edge technology to help patients dealing with mental health issues.
New Horizon Hospital is using cutting edge technology to help patients dealing with mental health issues.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Harris County Public Health portal for COVID-19 vaccination waitlist opens
Harris County Public Health launched the new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for eligible residents to join the waitlist for an appointment.
Harris County Public Health launched the new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for eligible residents to join the waitlist for an appointment.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.