Houston Matters
The Latest Advances In Fighting Lung Cancer
Posted on · From early detection to treatment, oncologist Dr. Eric Bernicker of Houston Methodist outlines the latest advances in the field.
Tag: cancer
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Dave Williams Discusses ‘Defying Limits’ To Become An Astronaut
Posted on · In his new memoir, the former Canadian astronaut discusses his career in space, in medicine, and in underwater exploration.
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A DNA Test For Cancer? Houston Oncologist Weighs The Pros And Cons
Posted on · The FDA recently approved a consumer test for a certain kind of colorectal cancer.
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Full Show: Non-Citizen Voter List, Political Roundup, And DNA Testing For Cancer (Jan. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn the latest on a list of potential non-citizen voters being circulated. Then, we break down the latest political stories and examine the pros and cons of consumer DNA tests for cancer. And Da Camera's artistic director celebrates 25 years.
Health & Science
Houston Fire Stations Will Get Retrofits To Capture, Vent Diesel Fumes
Posted on · Fire Chief Samuel Peña is spearheading a program to remove carcinogenic diesel fumes from fire station bays.
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Despite FDA Expansion, HPV Vaccination Still Faces Social Hurdles
Posted on · The FDA has approved expanding HPV vaccination to older adults, but a pair of Houston doctors explains the social factors that often prevent people from getting it.
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Full Show: Border Patrol Agent Arrested, and Changes to Texas Social Studies Curriculum (Sept. 17, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about the arrest of a Border Patrol agent in connection with four murders. We learn about changes to social studies curriculum in Texas schools. We examine a recent study about liver cancer. Local veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
In-Depth
Life Expectancy, Disease Rates Vary by Neighborhood in Houston. Here’s How Researchers Are Trying to Help.
Posted on · Researchers have noticed neighborhood design, even down to the sidewalks and billboards can affect rates of everything from cancer to diabetes
News
Why Do Most Firefighters With Cancer Have Their Workers Comp Claims Denied?
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle found that more than 90 percent of these claims are initially denied, despite a law designed to prevent that.
News
Researchers In San Antonio Offer New Hope To People With Tuberculosis
Posted on · For centuries, a TB diagnosis was often a death sentence, but since the 1940s doctors used antibiotics to treat the infection.
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What Happens When Humans Start Reading — and Altering — Their Own User Manual?
Posted on · Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses his book, The Gene: An Intimate History.
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When Cancer Patients Ask About Weed, Many Doctors Say Go For It
Posted on · About half of oncologists recommend medical marijuana to patients, though most feel ignorant of its proper medical use
Immigration
Immigration Shelters Nationwide Ordered To Show Minors Disputed Texas Booklet That Links Abortion To Cancer
Posted on · Four congressional Democrats objected to the pamphlet this week, saying it includes "blatant lies about the safety of abortion"
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Minecraft Players Are Helping SMU Researchers Find Better Cancer-Fighting Drugs
Posted on · It's a simple formula that's attracted millions of fans — and Southern Methodist University professors
Health & Science
What Do Asthma, Heart Disease And Cancer Have In Common? Maybe Childhood Trauma
Posted on · Toxic stress in childhood can lead to a lifetime of health problems and, ultimately, a shorter life. Here's what schools can do to help