Houston Matters
Addressing increases in syphilis in Houston and Harris County
Posted on · Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi shares why she thinks it's happening.
Tag: UTHealth
Health & Science
A new school to train mental health professionals might be coming to Houston
Posted on · Lawmakers are considering a proposal from UTHealth to fund a long-term solution to pervasive staffing shortages.
Houston Matters
‘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.
Houston Matters
A love letter to Westheimer (April 11, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Texas Monthly writer Arman Badrei talks about his recent piece about Westheimer Road and what driving its 19-mile expanse can tell us about our city.
Health & Science
COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variant now available in Houston
Posted on · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines last week. The shots should better protect people from the most recent COVID-19 variants.
Coronavirus
Children who experienced COVID early in the pandemic face long-term symptoms, UTHealth study finds
Posted on · Children who had experienced mild COVID symptoms are reporting to see long COVID symptoms for up to 12 weeks, a UTHealth study finds.
Houston Matters
An increase in COVID levels, and Houston pet peeves (June 6, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Will a rise in COVID levels in Houston lead to an increase in hospitalizations in the coming weeks? Plus, Houstonians vent about their pet peeves. And we get an update on sports.
Houston Matters
A dispute over fire fighter staffing levels, and ask the veterinarian (Feb. 21, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A closer look at a dispute over staffing levels at the Houston Fire Department, the first new psychiatric hospital in over two decades opens in Houston, and veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions.
Houston Matters
COVID numbers are tending downward (Feb. 1, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The latest COVID data from the city’s health authority, and a conversation with City Council Member Sallie Alcorn.
Town Square
‘For Christmas, give the gift of getting a booster vaccine…’ say health experts
Posted on · Experts address perceived concerns surrounding J&J, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines, and how to gather safely this time of year amid the Omicron surge.
Town Square
CDC recommends vaccines for children ages 5-11
Posted on · News of the vaccine arrives on the heels of a dark milestone. As of today, the US has surpassed 750,000 COVID deaths.
Town Square
Houston Doctor “Optimistic” COVID-19 Vaccines For Young Children Could Be Approved Before Halloween
Posted on · Today, medical experts discuss latest COVID-19 developments – from boosters shots to vaccines for young children.
Houston Matters
What Parents Need To Know About COVID Before School Starts (Aug. 3, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Local pediatricians help parents prepare for a new school year amid a pandemic, City Council Member Tiffany Thomas answers your questions, and Houston as a hotbed for Olympic fencing.
Town Square
Experts Agree Texas Voting Systems Needs To Be Reformed But Disagree How
Posted on · An expert from Rice University's Baker Institute explains how the Republican-led opposition to voting expansion rights may hurt them more at the ballot box than it may hurt Democrats.
Health & Science
More Than 20% Of Houston Residents Have COVID-19 Antibodies, Study Says
Posted on · Antibody data confirmed what researchers knew about COVID-19 in adults. They were surprised by what they discovered in children.