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Research Links Fatty Livers to Cancer
Posted on · Alcohol isn't the only way you can damage your liver -- a bad diet can too.
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When Should Doctors Prescribe Opioid Painkillers?
Posted on · At an upcoming seminar, Houston doctors will discuss the ethical concerns they face when prescribing opioids.
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How Does One Become an Expert?
Posted on · Houston Matters talks to, well, some experts to learn how they developed specific skill sets in their field.
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J.J. Watt To Receive Honorary Doctorate
Posted on · The Baylor College Of Medicine said it will give Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt an honorary degree at a commencement ceremony Tuesday
Health & Science
Scientists Want To Sequence The DNA Of Every Species On Earth
Posted on · Researchers, including some at Baylor College of Medicine, hope the Earth BioGenome Project will lead to medical and environmental breakthroughs.
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Study: Stress And Even OCD Symptoms On The Rise After 2016 Election
Posted on · Research from Baylor College of Medicine indicates that, following the 2016 election, many individuals have reported intrusive thoughts -- and even ritualistic behaviors -- associated with anxiety and stress related specifically to the state of politics.
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Finalists from Pearland and Beaumont Emerge from 2018 Houston Public Media Spelling Bee
Posted on · Two finalists will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Local Researchers Work On New Ways To Look At The Human Heart
Posted on · When you have a heart attack, cells inside the heart are irreparably damaged. But researchers here in Houston have come up with some new technology that might someday change that.
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50 Years Later: How Star Trek Has Influenced Space City
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the legacy and impact of Star Trek on Greater Houston with Matt Abbott, flight director at Johnson Space Center, and Dr. Dorit Donoviel, deputy chief scientist with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.
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Why Are Houston Flu Cases Up This Year?
Posted on · A Houston expert says the type of flu virus going around this season is the reason why infections, hospitalizations, and mortality are up this year.
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Texas Is In For A Rough Flu Season This Winter
Posted on · This year’s flu vaccine is far less effective than usual
Health & Science
Harvey Aftermath, Trauma Could Worsen Holiday Blues This Year
Posted on · Experts urge others to reach out to people who were displaced by Harvey, be good listeners and include them in their holiday celebrations
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Curbside Recycling Returns, And Skyrocketing World Series Ticket Prices: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · From the return of curbside recycling after Harvey, to the sky-rocketing price for World Series tickets, our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news.
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One Month Later, Harvey-Related Health Concerns Still Remain
Posted on · Harris County officials have confirmed the death of a 77-year-old Kingwood woman was caused by flesh-eating bacteria she contracted after Tropical Storm Harvey. We learn what health hazards related to the storm still remain in Greater Houston, one month after the floods.
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Wristbands Test Chemical Exposure From Harvey
Posted on · Researchers are handing out bracelets which can monitor exposure to chemicals in individuals who flooded during Harvey.