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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

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Medical experts rethink weight management’s causes, contributions, and social stigma.

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on July 6, 2022 · A new wave of medical understanding reconsiders how to fight obesity as more Americans face weight challenges.

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Deadly Fentanyl contaminants found in various drugs, not just heroin

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Posted on December 9, 2021 · The potent synthetic opioid Fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, is now the primary driver of overdose deaths in the United States.

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Astroworld left behind trauma and grief for attendees and beyond

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Posted on November 10, 2021 · Psychological, medical, and legal experts share their thoughts on the depth of the injuries sustained by festival-goers and their friends and families.

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New Study Shows Texans Have Below Average Exercise Rate

Posted on December 30, 2019 · The study also revealed that Texas has 7.8 fast food restaurants per gym.

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Comprehensive Study Of Health Care In Harris County Finds Alarming Trends

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Posted on November 13, 2019 · The research has found life expectancy varies across the county and calls for better coordination of health services between the county and the City of Houston.

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