Health & Science
Texas Hoping To Revive Law On Burial Of Fetal Remains
Posted on · A federal appeals court heard arguments over a Texas law requiring health care clinics to bury or cremate fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages.
Health & Science
Local
Hurricane Harvey Health Study Looks At Chemical Exposure During The Storm
Posted on · More than 150 Houstonians wore high-tech wristbands for one week to measure their levels of exposure.
National
70 Mayors Reject Trump Food Stamp Proposal, Saying It Puts Kids At Risk
Posted on · Mayors from 70 American cities send a letter to the Trump administration, saying a plan to push millions of people out of the federal food stamp program would punish some of the country's neediest.
Health & Science
Why One Houston Researcher Calls Meth ‘A Perfect Storm’ For Southeast Texas
Posted on · Texas has largely been spared from the worst of the opioid overdose crisis, but in its place, another more difficult addiction is rising.
Health & Science
Gov. Abbott Marks Creation Of UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed HB 826, creating the medical school, at an event on UH's main campus.
Health & Science
Texas Law Limiting Opioid Prescriptions Takes Effect September 1
Posted on · The law limits opioid prescriptions for acute pain to 10 days, with no refills allowed.
Texas
Texans May Be Able To Register For New Mexico’s Medical Marijuana Program
Posted on · Critics are worried that Texans may end up breaking state and federal laws.
Health & Science
Feds Cease Greater Oversight Of Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Initiated After Patient Death
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has notified the hospital that it's again in compliance with agency requirements.
In-Depth
Migrants With Medical Problems Receive Minimal Care In ICE Lockup
Posted on · Doctors and advocates say the lack of proper medical care at Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities can have dire consequences, especially as immigrant detention facilities grow crowded.
Houston Matters
Hurricane Harvey Had Lasting Health Effects On Houston Residents, Study Says
Posted on · A new study is examining the lasting health effects of Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Matters
The Latest Advances In Fighting Lung Cancer
Posted on · From early detection to treatment, oncologist Dr. Eric Bernicker of Houston Methodist outlines the latest advances in the field.
Health & Science
Why Rice Researchers Created A “Tombstone” For An Icelandic Glacier
Posted on · In 2014, Okjökull became the first Icelandic glacier to be lost due to climate change.
In-Depth
After A Dire Year, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Looks To The Future
Posted on · "What St. Luke’s needs more than anything else is no more changes for awhile.”
Top Stories
EPA Needs To Improve Outreach During Disasters In Texas, Houston’s Special Ed Enrollment Still Lags National Rate, And CDC Takes Fight Against HIV To Harris County
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Health & Science
CDC Takes Fight Against HIV To Houston
Posted on · Harris County is one of 50 communities the CDC is targeting for an initiative to end the spread of HIV.