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.
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Texas, Louisiana lead the nation in flu cases
Texas and Louisiana lead the way in an unfortunate number – flu cases this season.
Texas and Louisiana lead the way in an unfortunate number – flu cases this season.
What to do when facing challenges in older relatives
Many people may be heading home for the holidays to visit their parents. It's a time where you may start to realize mom and dad are starting to need a little bit of help. Here is some advice on what to look out for in older relatives.
Many people may be heading home for the holidays to visit their parents. It's a time where you may start to realize mom and dad are starting to need a little bit of help. Here is some advice on what to look out for in older relatives.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Bay Area woman with disabilities avoids deportation for now
"I can think of nobody more deserving than Isabel Bueso and her family to stay in our community and receive life-saving treatment," U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier wrote.
"I can think of nobody more deserving than Isabel Bueso and her family to stay in our community and receive life-saving treatment," U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier wrote.
Disney warns that ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ contains scenes that could trigger seizures
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Baby's first Christmas! Santa stops by NICU at Memorial Hermann
Santa Claus stopped by to make Christmas even more memorable for the tiniest infants and their families in the NICU at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Santa Claus stopped by to make Christmas even more memorable for the tiniest infants and their families in the NICU at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
With treatments failing, Michigan toddler with leukemia has bucket list to fulfill
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
Michigan man’s toe used to replace thumb sawed-off in woodworking accident
“I realized that what I had seen fly was not anything to do with the piece of wood. It was actually my thumb."
“I realized that what I had seen fly was not anything to do with the piece of wood. It was actually my thumb."
Flu season off to its earliest start in 15 years
The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. There are several different viruses, and one, in particular, is causing some concern to doctors.
The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. There are several different viruses, and one, in particular, is causing some concern to doctors.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
Pete Frates, inspiration behind ALS ice bucket challenge, dies at 34
Pete Frates, the creator and inspiration behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, according to Boston College. He was 34.
Pete Frates, the creator and inspiration behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, according to Boston College. He was 34.
FDA warns of carcinogen found in diabetes drugs outside of US
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
‘Stay happy, stay strong’: Inspirational 11-year-old rings cancer-free bell in time for the holidays
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.