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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.
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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.
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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.
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COVID and the holidays, & the importance of being uncomfortable (Nov. 18, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: How holiday travel and gatherings might affect the pandemic, and the importance of sometimes leaving our comfort zones.
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On Veterans Day: Remembering the cost of life and health to our servicemen and women
Posted on · Medical experts share what challenges and triumphs the veteran health care system has recently faced and a Korean War veteran reflects on his work, the Mural Wall at the Korean War Vets Memorial in D.C.
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It’s cheap, easy to make and in demand overseas. So why can’t this Texas-born COVID-19 vaccine break into the U.S. market?
Posted on · A Houston vaccine team would like a U.S. distributor but for now focuses its efforts abroad to inoculate those in countries where COVID-19 variants surface more quickly.
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Former Houston Methodist employees demand their jobs back after Abbott’s vaccine mandate ban
Posted on · Houston attorney Jared Woodfill, who currently represents almost 200 healthcare workers in multiple lawsuits against Methodist, said executive order GA-40 makes the hospital's policy illegal.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia- part 2
Posted on · Also, a new COVID pill could cut the risk of death and hospitalization by half.
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How President Biden’s Six Point COVID Plan Can Impact The Nation’s Health And Economy
Posted on · Experts look at how President Biden's new plan can change the way businesses approach COVID, including requiring their employees to vaccinate.
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Nearly 2 Million People In Texas Are Overdue For A 2nd Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · More than 11% of those who received their first dose haven’t gotten a second shot, and more than 1 million people are more than 90 days overdue.
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How COVID Booster Shots Work And Who Needs One (Aug. 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: An update on COVID booster shots and how the fourth wave of the virus is affecting children, Houston's engagement with the outside world, and historian Jon Meacham on the life of George HW Bush.
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Harris County Reveals Its Newest Weapon Against COVID: Cold, Hard Cash
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joins Town Square to discuss the pandemic situation and her new vaccine incentive.
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COVID 411 With Dr. Richina Bicette And Dr. Joseph Varone
Posted on · Medical experts answer listeners’ COVID questions, and we take a closer look at what’s happening at one local hospital from a doctor who's been on the cutting edge of COVID treatments since the beginning of the pandemic.