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It’s “Ask-a-Doctor,” from questions about aphasia and alopecia to COVID and more
Posted on · Is there a medical question or headline that is leaving you curious – or, worse, worried? Today, it’s your chance to "Ask-a-Doctor."
Category: Coronavirus
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What you should know about the BA.2 omicron subvariant
Posted on · Though the number of COVID cases aren’t increasing substantially in our area, the new BA.2 subvariant is becoming more prevalent in Houston. Today, a local epidemiologist is here to explain this and more COVID headlines.
Transportation
METRO says Houston transit ridership is up but it’s not back to pre-pandemic levels
Posted on · The transit agency says the start of the Houston Rodeo helped boost ridership in February along with more workers returning to the office.
The Coronavirus in Greater Houston
Houston has a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy problem in at-risk communities. Researchers hope to fix that
Posted on · “Sometimes trust is not built overnight, especially when it’s a generational issue," said Iyin Ojekunle, community involvement coordinator with the Houston Health Department.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Bully Pulpit
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and The Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · Today, experts discuss HIV/AIDS developments, treatments, and the impact on Black Americans. Plus, a local epidemiologist ponders the changing tides of COVID-19.
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Can the Winter Olympics survive China’s COVID outbreak? Can we survive another winter freeze?
Posted on · We get an update on how China is handling the COVID breakout during the Olympics Games in Beijing. Plus, how should Houstonians prepare for the icy winter storm ahead?
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COVID and Mental Health in Black, Latino Communities
Posted on · Experts discuss the increase in the need for mental health services since the pandemic and how to provide better outreach to communities of color.
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Pandemic Side Hustles and New Businesses
Posted on · Have you taken additional side jobs? Started freelancing? Or turned a passion into a small business during COVID? Today, we discuss side hustles and new careers that have sprung from the pandemic.
Health & Science
COVID-19 numbers are declining across Greater Houston. But don’t let your guard down yet, the city’s health authority says
Posted on · While the latest data is promising, it doesn't mean Houston's out of the woods, Houston Health Department Director David Persse told Houston Matters on Tuesday.
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The truth behind medical treatments of COVID-19 and its symptoms
Posted on · Are you having a hard time keeping up with best practices for COVID safety and treatments during the omicron variant surge? Experts help by bringing facts and clarity to help clear the air.
Health & Science
State epidemiologist says omicron surge is beginning to peak in Texas but hospitals remain strained
Posted on · Texas public health officials say the state’s largest wave to date of COVID-19 infections appears to have peaked with the seven-day average for new confirmed cases trending downward since last week.
Q&A
Texas eviction protections have ended. The state’s chief justice talks about what’s next
Posted on · Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht talks to Houston Public Media about his recent New York Times op-ed praising Texas' eviction protections, and his goal for courts going back to normal.
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Understanding COVID booster shots and at-home test kits
Posted on · Is what we’re doing really working? What could we do better? Experts help clarify the confusion on testing results, getting booster shots, and which COVID test kits are best to use.
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Town Square host shares personal experience of COVID diagnosis
Posted on · Even while vaccinated, boosted, and social distancing, host Ernie Manouse was affected by a breakthrough infection. He talks about his recent illness, and medical experts help us learn more about the toll that COVID takes on the body.