Houston Matters
Houston Researcher Helps Unearth A New Dinosaur Species
Posted on · Jeffrey Martz of UH-Downtown helped discover a previously unknown species about as big as a medium-sized dog.
Health & Science
News
Harris County Confirms Three Teens With Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses
Posted on · The cases are different from the three that the City of Houston confirmed on Sept. 10. Currently, there are 54 cases in Texas, according to the state’s health department.
Health & Science
Texas Health Department Confirms More Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Posted on · Health authorities believe vaporizers and e-cigarettes have left dozens of Texans hospitalized.
Health & Science
Ethnic Differences Matter When Talking About Suicide Prevention, UH Research Suggests
Posted on · Suicide risk factors vary by ethnic group in the United States.
Houston Matters
Houston’s “Bubba” The Supercomputer Aims To Be World’s Largest
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of a new supercomputer in Katy.
Health & Science
Remedy To Texas Doctor Shortage Unlikely Anytime Soon, State Says
Posted on · Workforce deficits are worst in the psychiatric and obstetrics and gynecology specialties, with unmet demand in 2019 sitting at 32% and 21%, respectively.
National
Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy As Part Of Settlement
Posted on · Texas is one of 24 states involved in an agreement with Purdue Pharma. Attorney General Ken Paxton says the bankruptcy filing is consistent with an agreement to help communities impacted by opioid misuse and addiction.
Texas
With So Many Unknowns About Vaping, State Health Commissioner Urges Caution
Posted on · The Trump administration has confirmed a plan to ban at least some electronic cigarettes.
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Texas Still Has Highest Percentage Of Uninsured In US, Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Dies At Age 91, And America Vows To ‘Never Forget’ 9/11
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
National
Government Will Propose Banning Flavors Used In E-Cigarettes
Posted on · The FDA will develop guidelines to remove from the market all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco.
Texas
The Number Of Texans Without Health Insurance Continues To Climb
Posted on · Advocates in Texas have alerted about the state's uninsured rate, but state lawmakers largely haven't addressed the issue.
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Texans Can Weigh In About Redrawing Of Political Maps In 2021, Houston Health Officials Link Recent Lung Illnesses To Vaping, And Concern Over Draining Of Four Lakes In Central Texas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Health & Science
Recent Cases Of Lung Illnesses In Houston Linked To E-Cigarettes
Posted on · Three Houston teens have been hospitalized in the past month. The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating more suspected cases.
Local
Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help
Posted on · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.
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.