Houston doctors urge preventative measures as flu outbreaks cause school closures in North Texas
The flu season is well underway, and outbreaks have recently forced North Texas schools to close. Although they stress the…
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Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations
Rebecca Hardy, a speech pathologist, recounts her close-up view of lawmakers during the 2015 state legislative session and how difficult…
Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide
Three states can proceed with another attempt to rescind federal regulations and make it more difficult for Americans to obtain…
Houston Methodist doctor temporarily suspended after testing positive for Cocaine
After cocaine was allegedly discovered in his system in October, a Methodist physician in Houston was placed on temporary leave.…
How time off around the holidays affects our sleep
Listen Please use this code to incorporate this audio clip into your website: Changes in sleep rhythms and readjusting to…
Report: Harris County has significantly increased substance-involved deaths and healthcare visits
Substance-involved deaths and medical visits have significantly increased in recent years, according to a new Harris County Public Health report.…
Cloudy winters can contribute to symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, Houston psychiatrist says
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms may increase as the days become shorter and the temperature drops. The National Institute of…
Houston-area neurologist to pay nearly $1 million after allegations of false billing
The United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Texas said this week that a neurologist in the Houston…