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Survey: Consumers And Congress Disagree On The Definition Of Affordable Healthcare
Posted on · A new survey examines the opinions of doctors and consumers regarding the cost of healthcare and how to reduce it.
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Survey: Texans Cutting Back On Other Expenses To Pay For Health Care
Posted on · More than half of Texans who took part in a 15-state Texas Medical Center survey said they pay more out-of-pocket now than two years ago. The survey also found a "disconnect" between what consumers and lawmakers think is affordable health care.
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What’s Next In Texas’ Long Battle Over Abortion Regulation?
Posted on · Texas lawmakers in recent years have successfully changed several regulations surrounding abortion in the state. Houston Matters discusses what could be next in the ongoing battle over abortion in Texas.
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Advice For Avoiding Harvey’s Health Hazards
Posted on · We learn about what health risks from Harvey's murky flood waters are causing the biggest concerns for area officials.
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Athletes Need Treatment For Mental Health Issues As Much As Sore Ankles
Posted on · Mental health issues are common among athletes and are just as important to treat as physical injuries, according to a Houston-area sports psychologist and sports medicine specialist.
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Houston Researcher Studies Zealandia — The (Mostly) Underwater Continent
Posted on · A Rice University professor is among a group of researchers studying a massive landmass submerged in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
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Houston Matters Helps You Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Posted on · We answer your questions about sleep and sleep disorders with Dr. Richard Castriotta, director of pulmonary and sleep medicine at UTHealth’s McGovern Medical School.
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Houston Protesters Stage “Zombie Walk” As They Appeal To Keep The Affordable Care Act
Posted on · Protesters say they fear many Americans will become the “walking dead” if the ACA is repealed.
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Can We Trust All Those Studies About Human Behavior?
Posted on · We discuss why we have a tendency to question social science research with comedian Paula Poundstone, and Dr. Amr Elnashai the new VP for Research and Technology Transfer at the University of Houston.
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The Senate Health Care Vote, Simplified
Posted on · President Trump is pushing the Senate to repeal and replace Obamacare this week. But with multiple bills in play, it's far from clear what the Senate would vote on. Here's a recap of the options.
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WATCH: 48th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Posted on · It's been 48 years since the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon with help from Houston's mission control.
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From Cataracts To Dry Eye: The Eye Doctor Answers Your Questions
Posted on · Dr. Ruhi Soni, ophthalmologist at Kelsey-Seybold, answers listener questions about the health of their eyes.
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CBO Delays Analysis Of Latest Health Care Bill
Posted on · Majority Leader McConnell decides to delay consideration of the bill due to McCain’s absence for surgery, and the CBO delays release analysis of bill.
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Uncertainty In Healthcare Sector Takes Toll On Texas Medical Center
Posted on · Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and CHI Saint Luke’s combined have lost more than 2,000 employees since mid-2016.
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NASA Tests Spacecraft Evacuation In The Gulf
Posted on · The agency is testing every aspect of how crew members will exit the Orion spacecraft after it splashes down following future deep space missions.