Vaping-related deaths climb to 33 as CDC continues to investigate mysterious outbreak
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert-flavored pods for e-cigarettes
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
95 percent of baby foods tested contained toxic metals, report finds
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
Local researchers working to develop device that's an alternative to opioids
Neuropathic pain accounts for nearly 40 percent of chronic pain sufferers. It can be debilitating and lead to opioid addiction. Local researchers are working to develop a device that's an alternative pain reliever.
Neuropathic pain accounts for nearly 40 percent of chronic pain sufferers. It can be debilitating and lead to opioid addiction. Local researchers are working to develop a device that's an alternative pain reliever.
Connecting Houstonians with mental health services
A new online tool is available to help people in our area connect with mental health services, and it was made by a Houston native. For more information go to: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/
A new online tool is available to help people in our area connect with mental health services, and it was made by a Houston native. For more information go to: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/
Study suggests stressed pregnant women are less likely to have boys
The study found that stressed pregnant women were less likely to have a boy and may also have a higher risk of premature birth, indicating that maternal mental health matters for both mom and baby.
The study found that stressed pregnant women were less likely to have a boy and may also have a higher risk of premature birth, indicating that maternal mental health matters for both mom and baby.
Family of 7-year-old Abigail Arias preparing to put her in hospice care, asks for prayers
According to Ruben Arias, Abigail’s oncology team suggested the family start preparing for hospice care.
According to Ruben Arias, Abigail’s oncology team suggested the family start preparing for hospice care.
Viral Facebook post raises awareness for autism with blue Halloween buckets
A mother's Facebook post explaining the meaning behind her son's blue Halloween candy bucket has gone viral.
A mother's Facebook post explaining the meaning behind her son's blue Halloween candy bucket has gone viral.
Initiatives to improve health and nutrition in schools
It is National School Lunch Week highlighting the importance of school lunch for students' health and success. Luke Pearce and Sarah Barreiro with Life Time Athletic spoke about the initiatives the company is taking to improve health and nutrition in schools.
It is National School Lunch Week highlighting the importance of school lunch for students' health and success. Luke Pearce and Sarah Barreiro with Life Time Athletic spoke about the initiatives the company is taking to improve health and nutrition in schools.
Heartbroken family raising awareness about human trafficking, suicide prevention
The teen's father believes she couldn't get over being away from the trafficker who took her when she was 13-year-old.
The teen's father believes she couldn't get over being away from the trafficker who took her when she was 13-year-old.
Teen born without limb donates hundreds of Barbies with prosthetic leg to children’s hospital
Chloe Newman arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts this week with a van full of Barbies to be donated to patients.
Chloe Newman arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts this week with a van full of Barbies to be donated to patients.
Experts recommend getting flu shot before Halloween
When it comes to preventing the flu, doctors say the best line of defense is the vaccine.
When it comes to preventing the flu, doctors say the best line of defense is the vaccine.
Lead researcher discusses advancement in studies of metastatic breast cancer
While metastatic breast cancer is treatable, it is not curable like other cancers. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with a leading researcher on metastatic breast cancer.
While metastatic breast cancer is treatable, it is not curable like other cancers. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with a leading researcher on metastatic breast cancer.
Study: Getting a poor night's sleep can make you crave junk food
Do you ever find the less sleep you get, the more you crave junk food? There might be a reason for that.
Do you ever find the less sleep you get, the more you crave junk food? There might be a reason for that.
Boy undergoing treatment for rare form of cancer asks for cards for 10th birthday
In honor of Carter’s 10th birthday this month, Joshua Willett said his son would like to receive birthday cards in the mail.
In honor of Carter’s 10th birthday this month, Joshua Willett said his son would like to receive birthday cards in the mail.
Adorable toddler dances with dad to celebrate 11 months cancer free
A 2-year-old leukemia survivor celebrated 11 months cancer free recently, with an adorable dance with his dad.
A 2-year-old leukemia survivor celebrated 11 months cancer free recently, with an adorable dance with his dad.
Two new cases of vaping-related lung injury in Galveston County
These latest cases bring the number of lung injury in Galveston County to three.
These latest cases bring the number of lung injury in Galveston County to three.
Man finds spider in his ear after feeling 'tickling,' hearing 'scratching'
A man found a creepy-crawly in his ear when he woke up with an earache and vertigo.
A man found a creepy-crawly in his ear when he woke up with an earache and vertigo.
Texas records state's 1st death linked to e-cigarette use
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed Wednesday that an older woman in north Texas died last week from a lung disease associated with using electronic cigarettes.
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed Wednesday that an older woman in north Texas died last week from a lung disease associated with using electronic cigarettes.
Pregnant women not getting flu and whooping cough vaccinations
A study shows 1 in 3 pregnant women are skipping out on the flu and whooping cough vaccines. The CDC recommends that pregnant women get the flu shot during any trimester and the whooping cough vaccine early in the third trimester.
A study shows 1 in 3 pregnant women are skipping out on the flu and whooping cough vaccines. The CDC recommends that pregnant women get the flu shot during any trimester and the whooping cough vaccine early in the third trimester.