Health & Science
How Houston played a big part in the history of breast augmentation
Posted on · Breast augmentation began here in Houston and the city has long been a destination for the surgery.
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Health & Science
Houston monkeypox cases rise to nearly 200, officials say
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
Affordable Care Act
Preventive care such as birth control, anti-HIV medicine challenged in Texas lawsuit
Posted on · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.
Health & Science
Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by pandemic
Posted on · Texas lags behind most other states in data points used to determine the overall health and well-being of children, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Health & Science
New COVID vaccine option being administered through Harris County
Posted on · The Novavax vaccine is now the fourth vaccine available in the on-going fight against Covid-19.
Health & Science
Houston receives over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines
Posted on · Houston received over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines, but demand still remains high.
Health & Science
Harris County monkeypox cases have risen to 125
Posted on · The county only has about 250 vaccines left, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Town Square
Is there still time to contain the monkeypox virus outbreak?
Posted on · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.
News
Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working
Posted on · An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.
Health & Science
Houston patients can now receive rental bicycle prescriptions in new program
Posted on · The program is for patients with prediabetes, diabetes, prehypertension or hypertension.
Health & Science
Bike ride through Gulfton hopes to determine community air quality
Posted on · A bike ride through Houston's Gulfton community on Saturday will monitor air pollution. Air Alliance Houston is working with cyclists to collect air quality samples.
Houston
Houston is more stressed than other cities, according to survey
Posted on · Houstonians had the largest percentage in reporting higher stress in areas like the mental health of their family members or loved ones, accessibility, convenience and affordability of health services, household finances, and physical health.
Health & Science
Houston region to receive more monkeypox vaccine doses as case numbers climb
Posted on · More than 16,000 additional doses are being sent by the CDC, but the Houston Health Department says it could be several days before the first of three shipments arrives.
Texas Standard
Chemical exposure for Houston residents increased directly after Hurricane Harvey, study shows
Posted on · A group of scientists from Oregon State University conducted the experiment using silicone wristbands that absorb chemicals.
Health & Science
Houston hits pause on monkeypox vaccinations amid shortage
Posted on · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time.