20 minutes of moderate exercise each day could boost US economy by up to $200 billion by 2050, analysis suggests
Raising the physical activity levels of adults worldwide by a nominal amount could raise the global economy by as much as $446 billion USD by 2050, according to a new analysis from RAND Europe.
Raising the physical activity levels of adults worldwide by a nominal amount could raise the global economy by as much as $446 billion USD by 2050, according to a new analysis from RAND Europe.
Narcissism is a dark trait, but it may protect against stress and depression, study suggests
Narcissism — one of the three malevolent personality traits which comprise the “dark triad” in psychology — may actually have certain protective benefits against stress and mood disorders, such as depression.
Narcissism — one of the three malevolent personality traits which comprise the “dark triad” in psychology — may actually have certain protective benefits against stress and mood disorders, such as depression.
Libido supplement recalled due to undeclared erectile dysfunction drug
Dietary products that have undeclared medication in them are very serious business. So we assure you that the details of this recall are not a joke. A company called Med Man Distribution is recalling a dietary supplement called Up2 There Is No Other All Natural Libido for Men and Women.
Dietary products that have undeclared medication in them are very serious business. So we assure you that the details of this recall are not a joke. A company called Med Man Distribution is recalling a dietary supplement called Up2 There Is No Other All Natural Libido for Men and Women.
Sunshine Kids get special day inside Minute Maid Park with Craig Biggio
"To be nominated as a Sunshine Kid, can't even begin to say what a blessing that is... they put a smile on sick kids faces and you can't put that into words."
"To be nominated as a Sunshine Kid, can't even begin to say what a blessing that is... they put a smile on sick kids faces and you can't put that into words."
Sunshine Kids get special day inside Minute Maid Park
Just have fun, take a few hours to forget about cancer and make friends with families that understand what you are going through. That's the goal of the Sunshine Kids and their leading supporter, baseball Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.
Just have fun, take a few hours to forget about cancer and make friends with families that understand what you are going through. That's the goal of the Sunshine Kids and their leading supporter, baseball Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.
Weighing your open enrollment options
Take some time to weigh your options this open enrollment season.
Take some time to weigh your options this open enrollment season.
Vaping-related double lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
CDC: Link between childhood trauma and adult illness
According to a new CDC report, there is a link seen between childhood trauma and adult illness. Melissa Goldberg, PsyD from UTHealth/UT Physicians stopped by Houston's Morning Show to discuss the study.
According to a new CDC report, there is a link seen between childhood trauma and adult illness. Melissa Goldberg, PsyD from UTHealth/UT Physicians stopped by Houston's Morning Show to discuss the study.
2 in 5 Americans have misdiagnosed themselves after searching symptoms online, survey finds
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
CDC identifies vitamin E acetate as possible chemical culprit in vaping illness outbreak
The CDC said the chemical compound was found in lung fluid from 29 patients tested in a government lab.
The CDC said the chemical compound was found in lung fluid from 29 patients tested in a government lab.
Ambassadors Adonis May and Riley Jefferson talk about the Houston Health Department campaign
The Houston Health Department's campaign to stop the spread of H-I-V, I Am Life's ambassadors talk with Melissa Wilson about the importance of the campaign and its progress. Adonis May and Riley Jefferson also share their personal experiences.
The Houston Health Department's campaign to stop the spread of H-I-V, I Am Life's ambassadors talk with Melissa Wilson about the importance of the campaign and its progress. Adonis May and Riley Jefferson also share their personal experiences.
TSU holding mental health symposium to help people suffering from mental illness
Even if you aren't dealing with mental health struggles, someone you know and love probably is. Nearly 48 million Americans admitted last year to struggling with mental health issues, impacting children and teens as well as adults.
Even if you aren't dealing with mental health struggles, someone you know and love probably is. Nearly 48 million Americans admitted last year to struggling with mental health issues, impacting children and teens as well as adults.
Be Well Be Connected is a new mental health program for Houston students
Dr. Laurel Williams of Baylor College of Medicine talks with Melissa Wilson about the new program Be Well Be Connected that will bring mental health resources to students through their schools.
Dr. Laurel Williams of Baylor College of Medicine talks with Melissa Wilson about the new program Be Well Be Connected that will bring mental health resources to students through their schools.
UnitedHealthcare and Houston Methodist may be parting ways, potentially driving up healthcare costs for Houstonians
UnitedHealthcare has issued a termination notice to Houston Methodist Hospital because the two haven’t been able to agree on a new contract. What does this mean for those with United and their coverage?
UnitedHealthcare has issued a termination notice to Houston Methodist Hospital because the two haven’t been able to agree on a new contract. What does this mean for those with United and their coverage?
United Healthcare and Houston Methodist may be parting ways
What does this mean if you are covered by United Healthcare?
What does this mean if you are covered by United Healthcare?
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Woman’s eyes infected with parasitic worms possibly after encounter with swarm of flies while on run, study says
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion donates $10K to cancer research in Alex Trebek’s honor
To compete on "Jeopardy!" was a lifelong dream for the show’s most recent teen champion, Avi Gupta, who donated $10,000 of his champion winnings to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute in honor of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!‘s longtime, beloved host.
To compete on "Jeopardy!" was a lifelong dream for the show’s most recent teen champion, Avi Gupta, who donated $10,000 of his champion winnings to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute in honor of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!‘s longtime, beloved host.
Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the United States
The doctors were able to take immune system cells from the patients' blood and alter them genetically to help them recognize and fight cancer, with minimal and manageable side effects.
The doctors were able to take immune system cells from the patients' blood and alter them genetically to help them recognize and fight cancer, with minimal and manageable side effects.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.