WEATHER ALERT
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Read full article: Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth DayPlastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.
70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows
Read full article: 70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report showsEighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years.
Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizens
Read full article: Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizensA state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.
Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
Read full article: Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlementWalgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.
US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate
Read full article: US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandateThe Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a key preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Houston couple credits a smile makeover with helping them reclaim their health
Read full article: Houston couple credits a smile makeover with helping them reclaim their healthWendy and Richard Marzullo are getting ready to celebrate a big milestone in their marriage - 30 years together. But this year will look a little different for them - because they both have new smiles to show off.
Why annual mammograms and breast health education is important to women of all ages
Read full article: Why annual mammograms and breast health education is important to women of all agesRegular breast screenings are a crucial tool in the early detection of breast cancer, as they significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and survival.
Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
Read full article: Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures.”.
Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them
Read full article: Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking themFor some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.
Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
Read full article: Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healerA video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Robert F.
Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory
Read full article: Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theoryA federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak.
Texas measles cases rise to 597. Here is what you need to know.
Read full article: Texas measles cases rise to 597. Here is what you need to know.Two more counties, Potter and Parmer, have reported a measles case. The outbreak has cost state taxpayers $4.5 million to pay for immunization, testing and a public awareness campaign.
FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections
Read full article: FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspectionsThe Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world.
‘She was fighting for her life:’ Houston mom says daughter no longer feels safe after Prairie View A&M group attack
Read full article: ‘She was fighting for her life:’ Houston mom says daughter no longer feels safe after Prairie View A&M group attackHer mother, Dominique Taylor, is advocating for justice and safety, hoping the university will take swift action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
Read full article: Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programsA draft budget proposal circulating among federal officials would dramatically deepen cuts at the nation’s top health agency, eliminating some public health programs entirely and serving as a roadmap for more mass firings.
White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
Read full article: White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cutsThe Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.
Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation
Read full article: Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantationIn this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years.
Why are more Houston healthcare providers leaving the profession?
Read full article: Why are more Houston healthcare providers leaving the profession?In a city like Houston, known for housing the largest medical center in the world and five medical schools, a troubling trend is emerging: healthcare providers are disappearing.
The science behind honey: nature’s oldest, most popular remedy
Read full article: The science behind honey: nature’s oldest, most popular remedyHoney has been a staple in natural medicine for centuries, but despite its health benefits, experts remind consumers it is still a form of sugar and should be used in moderation and (if possible) knowing different types of high-quality honey.
Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers
Read full article: Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employersMore than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge.
Mother still waiting for her son’s remains after SW Houston funeral home shut down
Read full article: Mother still waiting for her son’s remains after SW Houston funeral home shut downKatherine Kennebrew says her son was taken to Richardson Mortuary after he died earlier this year. His funeral was held in February, but weeks turned into months with no sign of the remains she was promised.
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about
Read full article: Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know aboutTaking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.
Kyren Lacy’s father urges parents to talk to their kids: ‘Mental health is real... don’t ignore the signs’
Read full article: Kyren Lacy’s father urges parents to talk to their kids: ‘Mental health is real... don’t ignore the signs’Kenny Lacy, urged parents to discuss mental health with their children, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing signs of mental distress.
Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC
Read full article: Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDCA federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.
Black maternal health week raises awareness and connects expectant mothers to available resources
Read full article: Black maternal health week raises awareness and connects expectant mothers to available resourcesDr. Chioma Ogbejesi-Ajah, an OB/GYN at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Cypress, recently stopped by Houston Life to discuss the risks associated with pregnancy complications and how women can seek out local resources and available support.
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
Read full article: WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakesThe World Health Organization's member countries have agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisis.
A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration
Read full article: A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administrationHarvard University has joined the growing list of institutions targeted by the Trump administration for federal funding cuts.
Study finds 330K East Harris County residents living in cancer cluster
Read full article: Study finds 330K East Harris County residents living in cancer clusterA recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it
Read full article: Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for itA new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year.
As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
Read full article: As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underpreparedAn Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.
FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
Read full article: FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failureU.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body.
Fort Bend ISD passes new gender fluidity policy with 5-2 vote; here’s what it entails
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD passes new gender fluidity policy with 5-2 vote; here’s what it entailsPart of the policy would restrict facility usage and athletic competitions based on biological gender and require staff to notify parents if their child wants to go by a different gender.
Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolen
Read full article: Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolenA single mother of three was left trying to figure out how she was going to put food on the table this month after her SNAP benefits were stolen.
Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota
Read full article: Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in MinnesotaA man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violence.
Young woman fights tongue cancer at MD Anderson, inspires others through social media
Read full article: Young woman fights tongue cancer at MD Anderson, inspires others through social mediaBeth Riehle, a cancer patient, is using social media to show that life can still be full and meaningful, even after a life-altering diagnosis.
New York plane crash claims lives of high-achieving family celebrating a birthday
Read full article: New York plane crash claims lives of high-achieving family celebrating a birthdayA private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletes.