The Trump administration’s effort to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors is facing mounting legal challenges, as federal prosecutors increasingly rely on grand jury subpoenas to pursue investigations into gender-affirming care providers.

A growing bipartisan movement is demanding warning labels, stricter regulation, and limits on marketing of ultraprocessed foods as new research links them to serious health risks and possible addictive properties.

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build a medical AI model aimed at improving the accuracy of health advice for patients and clinicians.

Passengers exposed to a rare hantavirus strain on a cruise ship are completing federally supervised quarantine at home, as the CDC and state health officials continue close monitoring despite no reported symptoms.

National recognition is shining on Harris Health after its addiction treatment program helped lead a major NIH study and expand pathways to recovery for Houston-area patients battling substance use disorders.

The American Cancer Society has added a blood test as a colorectal cancer screening option, aiming to boost detection rates among adults who avoid colonoscopies and stool tests.

Worried that she was getting addicted to her smartphone, CNN’s Antoinette Radford tried giving the device up for a week. The experiment did not go well.

From suitcases packed with twins’ vacation essentials to gym bags and family cars, Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz help busy parents eliminate unwanted odors with ease. Discover why these affordable deodorizing essentials have become a must-have travel companion for families …

Houston City College is helping shape Houston’s healthcare future through innovation, partnerships, and workforce-ready training.

From Army logistics specialist to future healthcare leader, Gia Jones is turning discipline, service, and perseverance into a powerful new mission — inspiring Houston as she prepares to deliver Houston City College’s 2026 graduation address.

The Daisie Foundation will present its highly anticipated Mother's Day Makeover Experience- a transformative event designed to uplift mothers who have faced life's toughest challenges and are ready to reclaim their confidence.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Texas will host the Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston on Saturday, April 25, at the Houston Zoo, bringing together families, advocates and supporters to raise awareness and funding for epilepsy programs across Texas.

Harris Health is tackling diabetes with an innovative Food Rx program featuring refrigerated food lockers, expanding access to fresh, nutritious meals and improving health outcomes for thousands of patients across Houston.

As Black Maternal Health Week marks its 10th anniversary, Harris County is investing millions and expanding community-based programs to improve outcomes and close critical gaps in care for Black mothers.

Legacy Community Health will open its new Pasadena Southmore Clinic on April 23, delivering expanded, affordable healthcare access to a community where many residents remain uninsured.