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How public hospitals can fill in health care gaps
Posted on · A doctor at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital makes the case in his new book chronicling patients let down by the system.
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Rent relief program reopening (March 14, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The state will allow new applications for its rent relief program for two weeks beginning today.
International
Houston psychiatrists return from visits to Syria and Turkey where they provided mental health relief
Posted on · More than 50,000 people have died from the earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey last month.
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Ask the Doctor: The Latest on the New COVID Variant XBB.1.5, Long COVID, Flu and RSV
Posted on · Medical experts weigh in on the recent developments in the fight against the virus in the U.S. and abroad.
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Plastic surgery can mean that beauty is much more than skin deep
Posted on · Medical experts in cosmetic surgery and mental health guide us through what patients should consider if undergoing a procedure and the warning signs of body dysmorphia.
Health & Science
Baylor College of Medicine seeking volunteers for monkeypox vaccine clinical trial
Posted on · Researchers will try to determine if one-tenth the normal dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine is just as effective as a full dose.
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What parents need to know about COVID and monkeypox vaccines as they prepare to send their kids back to school
Posted on · Today, in our 'Ask the Doctor' episode, medical and infectious disease experts provide answers on everything from new variants to who should get booster shots and when. Plus, how will COVID and monkeypox vaccines affect back-to-school check-ups for children?
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Raising awareness of cancer survivorship
Posted on · Today, medical experts join us to help send the message that life after cancer is something worth celebrating, and a better quality of life for cancer survivors is worth fighting for.
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What rising COVID indicators mean for Houston, and answers from a sleep expert (May 19, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: What rising COVID-19 cases and viral loads in wastewater mean for Houston, a local sleep expert answers your questions, and we discuss what is considered "Texas cuisine."
Health & Science
Texas’ chief epidemiologist hopeful as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 2-year low
Posted on · Texas’ Chief State Epidemiologist says nearly 99% of the state population has developed at least some immune response to COVID-19. However, other public health experts caution the virus can be unpredictable.
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How to Deal with Seasonal Depression During the Holidays
Posted on · Experts discuss mental health, self-care and overall wellness, as many struggle with depression and anxiety – especially during the holidays and winter months.
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The impact of diabetes
Posted on · Today, we talk about diabetes – from the prevalence of the disease to prevention and treatment, plus how to face the sugary holidays with diabetes.
omicron in Houston
Texas may soon see a ‘twin epidemic’ during the upcoming winter season, Dr. Peter Hotez says
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease expert at Baylor College of Medicine, who said Texans may have to deal with a mix both delta and omicron during the winter season.
Health & Science
A new Texas Children’s Hospital vaccine could receive overseas authorization this year, Dr. Peter Hotez says
Posted on · The vaccine would only be used in India at first before researchers look to get approval for other countries with low vaccination rates. They hope that means fewer variants in the future.
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National Family Caregivers Month highlights the physical and emotional labor caregivers provide for their loved ones
Posted on · Experts explore the issues that caregivers face during the holiday season and what to do when families see possible signs of needed medical intervention with their loved ones.