‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
Health officials urging people to stay safe during Labor Day
The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants the public to adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus during Labor Day weekend.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants the public to adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus during Labor Day weekend.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
Will dying your hair increase your chances of getting cancer?
The study followed more than 117,000 women in the U.S. for 36 years.
The study followed more than 117,000 women in the U.S. for 36 years.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Black beans
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. You eat 30 different healthy foods over 30 days, aimed at developing a healthy habit. Ruben Dominguez has an idea for Day 3.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. You eat 30 different healthy foods over 30 days, aimed at developing a healthy habit. Ruben Dominguez has an idea for Day 3.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
Houston to roll out antibody testing survey to better understand spread of COVID-19
Only homes approached by the teams are eligible to participate, and participation is voluntary.
Only homes approached by the teams are eligible to participate, and participation is voluntary.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Asparagus
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the "Eat It to Beat It" challenge.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the "Eat It to Beat It" challenge.
Man shares his story in hopes of preventing others from attempting suicide
A local man is hoping that his story will help prevent others from attempting suicide and says he's alive thanks to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A local man is hoping that his story will help prevent others from attempting suicide and says he's alive thanks to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Eat it to beat it: Foods that can prevent prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer for men. Certain foods can help prevent it.
Prostate cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer for men. Certain foods can help prevent it.
Colon cancer awareness, following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman
Colon cancer rates are rising across the country for people under 50. Doctors are recommending colon cancer screenings at an earlier age.
Colon cancer rates are rising across the country for people under 50. Doctors are recommending colon cancer screenings at an earlier age.
Colon cancer rates are rising for Americans under 50
American doctors are urging people to get screened for colon cancer at a younger age.
American doctors are urging people to get screened for colon cancer at a younger age.
COVID numbers dropping across Harris County
Local hospitalization numbers are continuing to fall across Houston, but Mayor Tuner is still urging folks to be safe.
Local hospitalization numbers are continuing to fall across Houston, but Mayor Tuner is still urging folks to be safe.
Clear Creek ISD kindergartner tested positive for coronavirus on first day of in person classes
School representatives say there is no reason to worry because the student was not able to make any close contact. The school was properly cleaned and classes will resume normally.
School representatives say there is no reason to worry because the student was not able to make any close contact. The school was properly cleaned and classes will resume normally.