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Health & Science

A COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect, Mistaken As Sign Of Cancer

Posted on March 8, 2021 · Doctors are seeing swollen lymph nodes appear on mammogram images, confusing a COVID-19 side effect for cancer.

Health & Science

The Legacy Of The ‘Boy In The Bubble,’ One Of Houston’s Most Famous Patients

Posted on May 17, 2016 · A conversation about David Vetter between his mother, Carol Ann Demaret, and his pediatric immunologist, Dr. William Shearer.

Harris County

Contract COVID-19 testers file federal compliant over wage dispute and threats of deportation

Posted on November 23, 2022 · Former workers say they faced threats of deportation if they spoke out about the alleged mistreatment.

Houston Matters

Pediatric ICU bed shortage, and Taco-Tastic Cookbook (Nov. 18, 2022)

Posted on November 18, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn why hospitals in Texas and Greater Houston are facing a shortage of pediatric ICU beds. Then, we discuss recent developments in consumer technology. And chef and restaurant owner Victoria Elizondo talks about her new taco cookbook, Taco-Tastic.

Health & Science

Flu season hits Houston area earlier than usual

Posted on November 17, 2022 · More than 3 percent of reported doctors visits in Harris County during the first week of November were related to the flu or other respiratory viral infections, compared to 1.7 percent in early October, according to the Houston Health Department.

Houston Mayor

For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

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Health & Science

A COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect, Mistaken As Sign Of Cancer

Health & Science

The Legacy Of The ‘Boy In The Bubble,’ One Of Houston’s Most Famous Patients

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