Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
Texas ranked among nation's healthiest sleepers, according to study
If you're reading this article, then take it as a sign to make time for a nap.
US sues Idaho over abortion law, citing medical emergencies
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it would criminalize doctors who provide medically-necessary treatment that is protected under federal law.
Getting campy with patients from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
A sense of normalcy is what young patients from the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital have been experiencing at summer camp
South Dakota family drives all the way to Houston for son's brain tumor surgery
Daniel and Shalena Zeller sure are thankful for the Texas Medical Center and say it will always hold a warm place in their hearts!
Getting campy with patients from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
A sense of normalcy is what young patients from the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital have been experiencing at summer camp
South Dakota family puts faith in Houston surgeon to save son with brain tumor
Daniel and Shalena Zeller sure are thankful for the Texas Medical Center and say it will always hold a warm place in their hearts!
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Houston man celebrates American with Disabilities Act after helping develop it
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
'It absolutely is a crisis:' nursing homes struggling to maintain staff looking to lawmakers
Leaders in health care are urging lawmakers to address nursing homes and long term care facilities staffing shortages.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Woman survives life-threatening conditions before Lupus diagnosis
Cheryl Yetz, from Missouri City, is on a mission to make sure others know the warning signs for an earlier diagnosis than she received.
Texas Southern University offers free vaccinations for students
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
Montgomery County confirms first West Nile virus-related death
A day after Montgomery County officials confirmed their first case of the West Nile virus in 2022, the patient who contracted it died.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college. It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.