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A Houston dermatologist debunks some myths about skin care
Posted on · While the worst of this summer's extreme heat may be over, you still need to think about sun exposure.
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Relief from the excessive heat (Aug. 15, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We’re in another week of excessive heat, but we might finally, truly have some relief in sight...maybe. Eric Berger of Space City Weather discusses this potential meteorological light at the end of the tunnel.
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How writing creative fiction on Twitter helped a Texas doctor connect with patients
Posted on · Dr. Sayed Tabatabai, a kidney specialist in San Antonio, talks about the experience of going viral for writing fictional stories about medicine and about his new book, "These Vital Signs: A Doctor's Notes on Life and Loss in Tweets."
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The mayor and HISD (Aug. 2, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: As the mayor and HISD superintendent lock horns over plans for some school libraries, we discuss what influence any mayor has over Houston public schools.
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HPD’s report on the Astroworld tragedy (July 31, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The Houston Police Department has released its report on the Astroworld concert tragedy in 2021 that left ten people dead. News 88.7's Lucio Vasquez walks us through what's in the 1,266-page report.
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The cost of health care isn’t the only thing motivating some medical tourists
Posted on · Some Houstonians are traveling much farther than Mexico for health care -- and for reasons other than the rising cost of health care.
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COVID emergency declaration ends (April 12, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The City of Houston's chief medical officer explains what the declaration's end means for Houston and reflects on its impact.
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‘The Last of Us’ spotlights the very real threat of fungal disease
Posted on · A local medical expert says the post-apocalyptic HBO series has brought necessary attention to a real medical threat. And science is lagging behind in its understanding of it.
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Americans on Medicaid will have to sign up to renew their coverage — do they know that?
Posted on · A health economist explains why the change is happening now and what qualified Medicaid recipients should do about it.
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Medicaid change’s impact on Texas (March 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Part of the Medicaid enrollment process that was instigated because of the COVID-19 pandemic is ending soon. We learn how it might affect the uninsured in Texas.
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Abortion wrongful death lawsuit may be the first of many ‘for decades to come’
Posted on · Three Texas women are being sued for wrongful death for allegedly helping a friend obtain an abortion.
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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.
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Agreement reached on I-45 (March 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.
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What a price break on insulin means for health care costs
Posted on · Eli Lilly is reducing prices and capping costs on insulin. Could it be the start of a trend lowering some drug prices?
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Cost of prescription drugs (March 7, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Eli Lilly is capping the cost of its insulin. We discuss why and consider how it might affect the prices for other medications.