Debrief: Harris County looks into cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County investigates cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County looks into cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County Attorney's Office will now hire an expert to investigate which pollutants are to blame for the uptick. The property was bought over by Union Pacific, which means the railroad company will be the ones liable if prosecutors decide to take legal action.
Harris County Attorney's Office will now hire an expert to investigate which pollutants are to blame for the uptick. The property was bought over by Union Pacific, which means the railroad company will be the ones liable if prosecutors decide to take legal action.
Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
CDC investigating outbreak of drug-resistant infections linked to contact with pet store puppies
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Whooping cough outbreak forces school to start holiday break early
St. Theresa Catholic School in Houston has closed a few days before the beginning of their holiday break thanks to a whooping cough outbreak. The school has confirmed five cases of pertussis. Another two pertussis cases were reported inside the school's early childcare center.
St. Theresa Catholic School in Houston has closed a few days before the beginning of their holiday break thanks to a whooping cough outbreak. The school has confirmed five cases of pertussis. Another two pertussis cases were reported inside the school's early childcare center.
Eating chili pepper 4 times a week reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
‘We did the impossible:’ Senate passes military medical malpractice law
It was called “landmark legislation” and a “Christmas miracle.” Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal calls it a relief.
It was called “landmark legislation” and a “Christmas miracle.” Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal calls it a relief.
US proposes new rules to increase organ transplants
The U.S. government is overhauling parts of the nation's transplant system to make sure organs from the dead no longer go to waste -- and to make it easier for the living to donate.
The U.S. government is overhauling parts of the nation's transplant system to make sure organs from the dead no longer go to waste -- and to make it easier for the living to donate.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
WATCH: 9-year-old boy is cancer-free, breaks down in tears after his last chemo treatment
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
L.A. County Health officials confirm possible measles exposures at LAX
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
Texas DSHS: Six Texas children dead from flu-related causes this flu season
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun.
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Study: Holiday music is bad for your mental health
Studies show that listening to too much Christmas music can lead to annoyance, boredom, and even distress. Researchers say that when the brain becomes over-saturated wit something, it starts to react negatively. Being inundated with happy tunes can increase your stress, rather than lower it, and be distracting. Back in 2011, consumer reports found 23 percent of Americans dread holiday music.
Studies show that listening to too much Christmas music can lead to annoyance, boredom, and even distress. Researchers say that when the brain becomes over-saturated wit something, it starts to react negatively. Being inundated with happy tunes can increase your stress, rather than lower it, and be distracting. Back in 2011, consumer reports found 23 percent of Americans dread holiday music.
More men are undergoing treatments to look younger, lose weight
More men are turning to CoolSculpting, botox, facials and more to look younger and lose weight.
More men are turning to CoolSculpting, botox, facials and more to look younger and lose weight.
More men undergoing treatments at medical spas
More men are heading to medical spas. We spoke with a local businessman who says it helps him feel better and be more competitive in the workplace.
More men are heading to medical spas. We spoke with a local businessman who says it helps him feel better and be more competitive in the workplace.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Judge extends restraining order keeping Texas baby on life support until January 2020
A judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order through the start of January 2020 that keeps a 10-month-old girl on life support.
A judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order through the start of January 2020 that keeps a 10-month-old girl on life support.
Hiccups in newborns could play important role in brain development, study finds
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.