Cloudy winters can contribute to symptoms of seasonal affective disorder,...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms might include fatigue and feelings of hopelessness. Oversleeping, overeating and social withdrawal are all common patterns for those who...
View ArticleHow and why health insurance claims are denied and appealed
With the outrage against the health care system many Americans have shared since the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Houston Matters discusses how the health insurance claims process...
View ArticleNew healthcare poll shows most Texas voters want government regulation for...
Texas 2036 is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization. They consider the state's future as it turns 200 years old in a little over a decade.
View ArticleGalveston County confirms first Avian Influenza ‘Bird Flu’ case in Texas City...
Later that month, an agricultural worker in Texas became the first confirmed human case of H5N1 in the U.S. Currently, the CDC has confirmed 60 total reported Human cases in the U.S. across 49 states.
View ArticleReport: Heat-related illness has increased significantly in Harris County...
Seventy-three percent of all cases occurred in men, and over a third of all cases occurred in Hispanic or Latino residents with 29% occurring in Black or African American residents and 26% in White...
View ArticleWhen is it time to intervene in the care of an elder loved one?
The holidays are a time when many might notice a decline in aging loved one's health and abilities. An elder care expert offers advice on when it's time to intervene -- and when it's not.
View ArticleReport: Harris County has significantly increased substance-involved deaths...
The report states increasingly easier methods of purchasing substances that look like prescription pills through social media have been linked to the increase of fatal overdoses in teens.
View ArticleStudy finds fentanyl in Gulf of Mexico dolphins
Fentanyl, an opioid that is 100 times stronger than morphine, was found in 18 samples and all of the post-mortem biopsies.
View ArticleOfficials ask Texans to watch for screwworms after flesh-eating parasite’s...
Female NWS flies can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and may lay up to 3,000 during a single lifespan.
View ArticleHow time off around the holidays affects our sleep
A Houston sleep expert explains how changes in our sleep schedules around the holidays can affect how rested we feel and answers listener queries about sleep and sleep disorders.
View ArticleHouston firefighters’ mental health risks exacerbated by long-standing problems
Firefighters are three times more likely to die by suicide than to die in the line of duty, according to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Locally, among Houston’s 3,600 firefighters, around...
View ArticleFirst bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
View ArticleHouston Methodist doctor temporarily suspended after testing positive for...
The board’s panel says that Dr. Starke participated in several surgeries in August and September of 2024 while acting impaired. He then allegedly tested positive for cocaine on Oct. 15 upon returning.
View ArticleHarris County requires senior living facilities to have generators to provide...
Fourteen nursing homes and 30 assisted living facilities lost power after Hurricane Beryl last summer.
View ArticleDocumentary chronicles one family’s journey through a loved one’s dementia
Dr. Herb Caldwell talks about his film "My Mama Joe: Hope and Help" and offers advice for families dealing with a loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
View ArticleShould I cover my plants when it’s about to freeze?
A gardening expert explains when -- and when not to -- cover your plants and warns there's one material you should avoid using.
View ArticleOld Christmas trees provide new aquatic habitats in Lake Conroe
The San Jacinto River Authority has been collecting Christmas trees every year for the past five years. They're used to create artificial habitats in conjunction with other methods to preserve or...
View ArticleFort Bend health department to partner with Sam Houston State University on...
The county will take on a student intern each semester to work with its environmental health team.
View ArticleFDA bans the food dye Red No. 3
The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year. It's also linked to cancer in lab rats
View ArticleHow a Houston physical therapist is making health care more inclusive for...
Dr. Roy Rivera of Elation Physical Therapy explains efforts he’s made to create an environment where LGBTQ+ patients feel safe to talk about their health concerns and discusses what the entire medical...
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