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Health & Science

Over 2 million teens have tried vaping leading to more lung-related diseases, according to CDC

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on October 6, 2022 · It is believed that 1 in 5 kids in Houston have tried vaping.

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With Recent COVID Cases In Houston Schools, What Can We Do To Keep Students And Teachers Safe?

Catherine Lu

Posted on October 22, 2020 · Experts discuss COVID school safety and impact on the community, plus teachers call in to share their perspective.

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Houston Researchers Find Health Disparities Among Asian Mothers

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on October 19, 2020 · Filipina and Pacific Islander women were respectively 35% and 45% more likely to experience a negative outcome compared to white women.

Tags asian-americans childbirth McGovern Medical School at UTHealth pregnancy

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What You Need To Know About CBD

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 30, 2019 · Dr. Thomas Northrup of UTHealth explains what the compound found in marijuana is and what we know about its health benefits.

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How To Stay Active In Houston’s Summer Heat

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 29, 2019 · Here in Greater Houston, we tend to experience summer sort of like northern cities deal with winter: we hibernate.

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How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 1, 2018 · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?

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Trouble Sleeping During Storms After Harvey? Our Sleep Doctor Answers Your Questions

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 29, 2018 · Dr. Richard Castriotta joins Houston Matters to answers listener questions about sleep and sleep disorders.

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How Prepared Are We For An Antibiotic-Resistant Future?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on March 14, 2018 · Could an epidemic of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Colombia be a harbinger of things to come here in the U.S.? Houston Matters asks a local researcher.

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Harris County settles lawsuit against JUUL Labs, accuses vaping company of deceptive marketing toward children

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on February 22, 2023 · The $20 million settlement with JUUL is the second largest for a local government nationwide.

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With new guidance, CDC ends test-to-stay for schools and relaxes COVID rules

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · Revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks to minimize COVID-19's disruption of daily life while conceding that the pandemic isn't over.

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Vaping is now banned in public spaces across Houston

Caroline Love

Posted on March 30, 2022 · Electronic smoking devices are a major contributor to tobacco use rates among teens, according to the American Lung Association in Texas.

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Banning vaping and e-cigarettes in public, and the week in politics (March 30, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 30, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: City council considers banning vaping and smoking e-cigarettes in public, we discuss the week in politics, we learn why most Americans aren't getting the end-of-life care they need, and we talk with filmmaker Ti West.

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