Contact tracers in Harris Co. doing all they can to keep everyone safe

An alarmingly high number of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Harris County Health Department is making contact tracing more important now than ever.

State-of-the art healthcare facility for the homeless in Houston needs your help

It's a special week of celebration for Healthcare for the Homeless Houston, celebrating 20 years of service, all while raising funds to take care of our homeless population for many more.

Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah to leave Harris County Public Health

Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah will leave Harris County Public Health to serve as the next Secretary of Health for the state of Washington effective December 18, officials said.

FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.

Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?

Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.

Two COVID-19 vaccines have 90% effectiveness or higher

Doctors question how long COVID-19 vaccines will be effective after Moderna and Pfizer each claim more than 90 percent of their vaccine trial participants were healthy.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Houston boy blows out candles first time on his fifth birthday

A Houston boy has already undergone more surgeries than many people will face in their lifetime. His providers at UT Physicians and UT Health went out of their way to make sure his fifth birthday was super special.

North Dakota nurses worry about working with colleagues diagnosed with COVID-19

With coronavirus cases soaring in North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum moved to allow the state's beleaguered hospitals to use infected but asymptomatic doctors and nurse to treat COVID-19 patients.

Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled

Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.