Teal Pumpkin Project promotes treats safe for kids with allergies
Halloween means families everywhere are focused on costumes, candy, and getting their homes decorated inside and out. But not all kids can eat every type of candy due to food allergies and sensitivities.
Halloween means families everywhere are focused on costumes, candy, and getting their homes decorated inside and out. But not all kids can eat every type of candy due to food allergies and sensitivities.
Fetal exposure to painkiller acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism, study says
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
‘I wish I had known’: Alex Trebek highlights early warning signs of pancreatic cancer in new PSA
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
'Combover' caterpillar: The country's most venomous of its kind may fool you
Chances are you've come across this furry little creature if you've spent an autumn or two in the Houston area.
Chances are you've come across this furry little creature if you've spent an autumn or two in the Houston area.
16 Houston nursing homes ranked some of country's best: U.S. News & World Report
According to the report, there are 69 communities in Texas that have earned a high performing designation for 2019-2020, and 16 of those are in Houston.
According to the report, there are 69 communities in Texas that have earned a high performing designation for 2019-2020, and 16 of those are in Houston.
Men with psychopathic traits are more attractive to women, study suggests
The study found that men with these traits tend to create favorable impressions on women even after controlling for physical attractiveness.
The study found that men with these traits tend to create favorable impressions on women even after controlling for physical attractiveness.
Don't worry about weight, worry about belly fat
Dena Centofani talks about weight loss.
Dena Centofani talks about weight loss.
Warning about the potential risks of Halloween costume contact lens
Optometrist Caitlin Morrison shares some potential health risks involved with wearing costume contact lens.
Optometrist Caitlin Morrison shares some potential health risks involved with wearing costume contact lens.
Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says
At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.
At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.
North side condo owners say they are dealing with a rat infestation
The sound Khailah Hunter and her daughter say they hear every night is disturbing, to say the least.
The sound Khailah Hunter and her daughter say they hear every night is disturbing, to say the least.
People who eat trans fats at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia, study suggests
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Ga. foster mom charged with murder after twins die in hot car
Police have arrested a foster mom in the death of 3-year-old twins in Georgia last month.
Police have arrested a foster mom in the death of 3-year-old twins in Georgia last month.
Preparing for the Houston Marathon
We are just three months away from the Houston Marathon, and now is the time to prepare.
We are just three months away from the Houston Marathon, and now is the time to prepare.
Celiac disease could be reversed by promising nanotechnology treatment, clinical trial suggests
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
‘Breakthrough’ cystic fibrosis drug that could treat 90 percent of patients gets FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
Officer Abigail meets her hero Jos� Altuve before Game 1 of the World Series
Honorary Officer Abigail Arias, a young girl placed in hospice care this week, has had her dreams come true after meeting her hero, Jos� Altuve.
Honorary Officer Abigail Arias, a young girl placed in hospice care this week, has had her dreams come true after meeting her hero, Jos� Altuve.
Eating dairy linked to prostate cancer, but plant-based diets associated with reduced risk
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.
Baby weighing less than 1 pound at birth released from Phoenix hospital after nearly 150 days
One of the smallest babies on record born in Arizona has beaten the odds.
One of the smallest babies on record born in Arizona has beaten the odds.
Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain can be riskier than previously believed, study says
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
ISS pilot living with Type 1 diabetes and advocating for others living with the disease
April Blackwell has literally gotten closer to the stars than any of us ever will. She works for Leidos at NASA and is one of just a few allowed to fly the International Space Station from mission control. She's talking about battling Type 1 diabetes and how she's helping others with the same condition.
April Blackwell has literally gotten closer to the stars than any of us ever will. She works for Leidos at NASA and is one of just a few allowed to fly the International Space Station from mission control. She's talking about battling Type 1 diabetes and how she's helping others with the same condition.