Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Vision impaired kids gifted life-changing devices through UH College of Optometry
A life-changing partnership between the University of Houston College of Optometry and Sight Savers America helps transforms children's lives by offering the gift of cutting edge vision technology.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Two Klein ISD siblings diagnosed with tuberculosis, district confirms
The district says the school has alerted students and staff members who may have had "prolonged close contact" with the students while they were possibly contagious.
Fired Memorial Hermann director racks up new hidden camera charges
Robert Shrader, 41, a former employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, is now facing six additional charges of invasive visual recording after being arrested on one original count Wednesday, according to court records. Documents say seven total victims have been identified through videos captured in hospital bathrooms.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Memorial Hermann celebrates 100th Anniversary in Texas Medical Center
Memorial Hermann has evolved from its beginnings 100 years ago in 1925 to become a leader in medical technology, including robotic-assisted surgeries and Life Flight.
Houston woman sues Pfizer, claims birth control shot caused brain tumor
The Houston case is one of hundreds of suits against Pfizer making similar claims.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
New IVF protocol offered in Texas provides hope to families
Shady Grove Fertility in Clear Lake is pioneering a new IVF protocol called "Fertilo" which aims to make IVF and egg freezing safer and more effective.
Abbott, RFK sign Texas MAHA legislation, address rural healthcare initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott is ceremonially signing Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.