Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Rideshares leave blind Dallas man stranded on the side on the road because of service dog
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Houston doctor first in the country to offer new cataracts procedure
Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Family launches lemonade stand to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital after saving daughter's life
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
Family launches lemonade stand to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital after saving daughter's life
A family temporarily moved to Houston to get high-tech care for their babies' congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Hospital. Now they're raising money to donate to the hospital that saved her life.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Cancer-causing dioxin soil sample found in Fifth Ward around Union Pacific rail yard
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.
Scientists say waist-to-hip ratio better measure for healthy weight than BMI
A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.
Family of Neveah Hall awarded $95.5 million after suffering brain damage by former dentist
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
Family of Neveah Hall awarded $95.5 million after suffering brain damage by former dentist
A grand jury has awarded a family $95.5 million after what attorneys said should have been a simple procedure resulted in then 4-year-old Neveah suffering irreversible brain damage.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
2 confirmed cases of Monkeypox reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School
Cleaning and disinfecting is continuing after two confirmed cases of monkeypox were reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School, school officials said.
US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
Potentially deadly bacteria detected in Houston hospital's water supply
A sometimes-deadly bacterium has been detected in the water supply at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital.
North Texas doctor deemed 'threat to public' has license suspended after patient's death
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.
Quick-thinking nurse hailed as hero for saving baby who stopped breathing on flight
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.