The Biden administration is releasing a “roadmap” for maintaining government defenses against infectious diseases, just as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to dismantle some of them.

As fires burn in Los Angeles, water utilities are responding to extensive damage to pipes and storage and treatment facilities.

The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes have released an open letter calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts.

Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant have been dumped ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighborhoods.

Elon Musk says a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink.

New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.

Johnson & Johnson will spend more than $14 billion to move deeper into treating central nervous system disorders by purchasing Intra-Cellular Therapies.

Shares of Moderna tumbled Monday after the vaccine maker predicted a steeper-than-expected sales drop in the new year.

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.

The wildfires tearing through Los Angeles have taken lives and thousands of homes.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies.

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has temporarily suspended the medical license of a Houston physician, saying he poses a threat to public safety.

The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days.

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider some reinstating preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court.

It's a new year and a chance to switch it up even if it's just for the month.If that's the case, Derrick and Tessa tried some guilt-free sips for January, from alcohol-free chardonnay to antioxidant-packed red wines. The best part is, most are under 20 dollars! Advanced sommelier Wanda Cole-Nicholson has something for detoxing, celebrating, and everything in between.

A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk.

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds.

As the New Year kicks in, many are feeling the toll of holiday indulgence on their knees.

A U.S. intelligence report finds no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries experienced by U.S. personnel.

Court records claim Dr. Nathan Starke was performing surgery on a patient when he first “showed signs of impairment.” He was suspended a month later and a month after that, he tested positive for cocaine and kratom.

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway.

Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold.

Each year, over 1.2 million Americans receive a cancer diagnosis, a journey that can be both overwhelming and daunting. However, there is promising news as advancements in cancer treatment continue to grow. Memorial Hermann is at the forefront of providing comprehensive support through its oncology nurse navigator program, ensuring that no patient faces cancer alone. Recently on “Houston Life,” Nurse Navigators Manager Mandy Owens, along with oncology nurse navigators Shernette Sherrill and Makenzie Hancock, shared insights into this invaluable service.

Nutrition coach Karla Rojas joined Houston Life’s Melanie Camp to share insights on how to make meaningful changes in 2025 without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.

Kentucky's attorney general says the state will receive $110 million to settle its lawsuit accusing one of the nation's largest grocery chains of helping fuel the opioid epidemic.

Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died in December 2023 at his Chattanooga home.

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and situational awareness.

Setting boundaries at work can be tricky.

Xavier Becerra's unwavering support for the Affordable Care Act helped land him the top job at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, running a $1.7 trillion agency that is responsible for nearly half of the country’s health insurance, developing vaccines and inspecting foods on supermarket shelves.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving sexuality or gender.

A military doctor has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord who had primarily sought his care for pain management.

A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress.

Aging is inevitable, but that doesn't mean your health has to decline. Author and health expert Dr. Ian Smith joined us with expert tips from his new book "Eat your age" so you can feel your best through every decade in life. "Eat Your Age" is available now everywhere books are sold.

Lenders soon won't be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans.

Lawyers in the criminal case of the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in front of a Manhattan hotel have agreed to postpone any court proceedings until mid-February.

The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported.

The Food and Drug Administration has set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal.

People are getting less iodine because of changes in diet and food manufacturing.

Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for patients of color.

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications during a recent five-year period.

Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although critics question whether the program is affordable.

Jimmy Carter was the first U_S_ president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.”.

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died.

As temperatures plunge over the next couple of days, people in our area will be at risk of getting hypothermia when spending time outside.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.

The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in a Cybertruck explosion on New Year's Day confided to a former girlfriend who had served as an Army nurse that he faced significant pain and exhaustion that she says were key symptoms of traumatic brain injury.

Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an oil industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused by climate change.

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart but better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea.

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.

Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come.

While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries.

Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a new law.

Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking.

As 2024 comes to an end, many people find themselves reflecting on the year—its challenges, wins, and lessons.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter spent decades waging war against an ancient parasite.

If you're making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals.

An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery.

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States.

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation.

Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly.

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone.

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States.

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children.

Tennessee has a nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children.

Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger.

New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars and chatty motorists.

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos.

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leaves his job next week after eight years.

President Joe Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law despite his objections to language banning transgender health care for military children.

The most popular nasal decongestant on U.S. pharmacy shelves may not be there much longer.

The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.

A week after Cyclone Chido ravaged Mayotte, France’s poorest territory, the island remains in crisis.

A judge has ruled that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment.

Fentanyl fueled a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland.

The U.S. flu season is underway.

Mary Kate Kroesch, a 15-year-old with CIC-Rearranged sarcoma, found solace in the music room at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston while undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government have declared the outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever over after no new cases were registered in recent weeks.

The federal government is phasing out off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes.

Packaged foods in the U_S_ must follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy.”.

A man in western Congo has died with hemorrhagic fever symptoms.

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1.

At Texas Children’s Hospital, a tree farm allows hospitalized children to choose Christmas trees for their rooms, aided by a Roaming Robot Program that enables participation from isolated patients.

The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO is being held without bail after a New York federal court appearance on charges including a death-eligible murder count.

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year.

The Justice Department has unsealed a civil complaint alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled unlawful prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

American professional tennis player Jenson Brooksby tells The Associated Press he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was nonverbal at about 2 1/2 years old.

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving.

During the transition period between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, there has been at least some coordination on West Wing affairs.

Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu.

New polling shows Republicans hold an overwhelmingly positive view of Robert F.

Pakistan's police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan.