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Mckinley Edelman, 26, a recovered COVID-19 patient, donates plasma to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital at Inova Blood Services on April 22, 2020 in Dulles, Virginia./Credit: …
Published on August 24, 2020
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A health worker takes a drop of blood for the Covid-19 antibody test in Torrance, California, in May 2020. Scientists are searching for a test …
Published on March 23, 2022
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A common drug used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure is being recalled in 22 countries because it contains a chemical that …
Published on July 16, 2018
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The FDA proposes individual risk assessments for blood donors, opening up opportunities for more men who have sex with men to donate. Mandatory Credit: Paul …
Published on January 27, 2023
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Blood is not thicker than politics. That's the message from seven members of Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominee Adam Laxalt's family, who blasted his candidacy at …
Published on September 30, 2018
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The US Food and Drug Administration again added to its list of products that are included in the recall of drugs containing valsartan, a generic …
Published on October 25, 2018
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Melania Trump's kidney procedure explained
First lady Melania Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure Monday morning at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat a benign kidney condition, according to a statement issued by the White House. The procedure was successful with no complications. Trump will likely remain in the hospital for the duration of the week, the statement said.
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Houston Health Officials Pause the Distribution of J&J Vaccine
Apprehension about getting inoculated for COVID-19 has just increased in many individuals after the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was paused by officials of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Research is being done to look into the cause of six women who developed dangerous blood clots with one of them dying after having received the single-dose.
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Black, Hispanic dialysis patients are at greater risk of dangerous bloodstream infections
Patients with failing kidneys who need regular dialysis treatments still have sky-high rates of dangerous staph infections in their blood compared with people who don't need these treatments, according to a new Vital Signs report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rates of infection are particularly high among people who are Black or Hispanic or who have a lower socioeconomic status, the report said.
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British broadcaster ITV has suspended "The Jeremy Kyle Show" and launched a review of the long-running program after a guest died shortly after taping an episode.
A little more than a week ago, the man who was watching 4-year-old Maleah Davis told police he, the young girl and her brother were abducted by three Hispanic men who knocked him unconscious. When he awoke on the side of a road after nearly 24 hours, he said the young girl wasn't there.
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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
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The Stars At Night Are Big And Bright
Houston Athletes shine at the third annual Houston Sports Awards
On a cold and breezy night, some of Houston’s elite came out to heat up the red carpet as the third annual Houston Sports Awards were held in downtown Houston. Many great athletes such as Oilers legend Warren Moon, Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles, University of Texas legend Vince Young and many others were in attendance. Also attending the event were Houston’s rap royalty Bun-B, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall.
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Pell Grants Needed for Low-income Students
Nuts. There may be fancier words to describe Donald Trump's latest lunacy -- but just plain "nuts" is most accurate. The president decided, overnight, that he wanted the United States to go "back to the Moon, then Mars." To help pay for it, he called on Congress to cut an additional $1.9 billion out of the funds designated to pay for Pell Grants -- the grants that help students from low-income families pay for college. For those children, for the country, for our future, this is just simply nuts.
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Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government
A Michigan man allegedly threatened on social media to kill Jewish members of the Michigan government, the FBI said, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted.
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Patients who need regular dialysis treatments have high rates of staph infections in their blood compared with people who don't need these treatments, according to …
Published on February 6, 2023
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FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes
A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
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Groundbreaking procedure allows heart repairs to grow with children, new study shows
Owen Monroe was 18 days old when he made history, becoming the first person in the world to receive a partial heart transplant.
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Houston's Space Odyssey: Commemorating the Great Space Race with Dr. Douglas Brinkley
Houston Style Magazine Invites You to an Unforgettable Luncheon Experience on May 1st, 2024
Prepare for a celestial journey through time as The Heritage Society invites you to the eagerly anticipated Houston Heritage Luncheon, taking place on May 1st, 2024, at The Briar Club. With renowned historian Dr. Douglas Brinkley at the helm, the event promises a captivating exploration of Houston's pivotal role in the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing, coupled with a celebration of The Heritage Society's 70th anniversary.
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"President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood. He is responding to treatments …
Published on April 24, 2018
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Minimum Wages Tick Up in Many Cities With New Fiscal Year
Higher minimum wages go into effect across the country this week, boosting many low-wage workers' paychecks — and the blood pressures of some employers and economists.
