Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Video shows how quickly COVID-19 can spread in buffet-style restaurant setting
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
Non-profit gives Nevada boy with Down syndrome a service dog to help him become more independent
An unexpected gift for a Nevada family arrived on Mother's Day.
An unexpected gift for a Nevada family arrived on Mother's Day.
Kingwood community surprises boy who survived stroke at age 12
Kingwood residents celebrated three years since Luc Wehby, then 12, survived a stroke.
Kingwood residents celebrated three years since Luc Wehby, then 12, survived a stroke.
U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Study suggests link between Vitamin D and severity of COVID-19 symptoms
According to many doctors, questions still remain between Vitamin D and COVID-19 death rates despite a recent study that finds a correlation.
According to many doctors, questions still remain between Vitamin D and COVID-19 death rates despite a recent study that finds a correlation.
Abbott directs all nursing home residents, staff to be tested for COVID-19
The directive comes after the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all nursing home residents and staff be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The directive comes after the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all nursing home residents and staff be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
Contact tracers needed in Harris County in the fight against COVID-19
A group of epidemiologists with Harris County Public Health plays one of the most important roles in monitoring COVID-19 cases in our community. These "disease detectives" use an important tool called contact tracing.
A group of epidemiologists with Harris County Public Health plays one of the most important roles in monitoring COVID-19 cases in our community. These "disease detectives" use an important tool called contact tracing.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An expert discusses ways you can take care of your mental health right now.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An expert discusses ways you can take care of your mental health right now.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Navy reservist, Houston nurse deployed to New York to help COVID-19 patients
Thousands of military members are doing everything from disinfecting public places, handing out food, to working in mobile hospitals.
Thousands of military members are doing everything from disinfecting public places, handing out food, to working in mobile hospitals.
Houston ICU nurse shares stories from the front line
We talked to a nurse manager from Houston Methodist Hospital, who works in ICU and takes care of the most serious cases of COVID-19.
We talked to a nurse manager from Houston Methodist Hospital, who works in ICU and takes care of the most serious cases of COVID-19.
Gas stoves may be harmful to respiratory health, report suggests
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
World Asthma Day: Research underway on how those with respiratory condition affected by COVID-19
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Free film can help your family deal with stress and anxiety
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
People suffering life-long disabilities after not seeking help for heart attack and stroke
Statistics show that someone has a stroke and heart attack every forty seconds.
Statistics show that someone has a stroke and heart attack every forty seconds.
Texas A&M will conduct human clinical trials on existing vaccine to try preventing COVID-19
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.