Houston health department hosts free measles vaccination clinic in wake of outbreak in west Texas, Houston

Planned Parenthood closed clinics in Houston. Can it survive Texas politics?

After operating for nearly nine decades, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast abruptly closed its only two remaining clinics in ...

Beyoncé’s foundation funds UH Criminal Justice Clinic to bridge justice gap for local communities

“I am delighted that the BeyGOOD Foundation has made this very generous gift to the UH Law Center,” said Leonard Baynes, dean of UHLC. “Not only will this funding help establish a full-time criminal ...

Planned Parenthood Scrambles To Keep Houston Clinics Alive In Texas Political Crossfire

Planned Parenthood in Houston has been through the wringer over the past year, but local leaders insist they are not backing ...

Houston-area clinic encourages patients to pick up prescriptions in-person amid USPS delays

Just days after Houston-area lawmakers launched an investigation into mass delays in mail delivery by the United States Postal Service, a citywide clinic is recommending patients pick up prescriptions ...

Houston clinic receives $1.6 million in federal funds to expand mental health services

The Ibn Sina Foundation is expanding its mental health services after receiving $1.6 million of federal funds. Congressman Al Green presented the check to the foundation during a press conference on ...

Houston hospitals remain open, outpatient clinics closed as Hurricane Beryl pounds region

Houston hospitals and emergency departments remain open Monday morning, but many health systems have closed outpatient clinics and canceled appointments before Hurricane Beryl made landfall early ...

Houston health department hosts free measles vaccination clinic in wake of outbreak in west Texas

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Health Department hosted a free measles vaccination clinic for TVFC and ASN eligible clients on Saturday at Sunnyside Health Center. HHD encouraged families to ...

Pct. 3 deputy constable Sgt. under medical care after attacking three nurses, police say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A Harris County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable Sgt. is under medical care, police say, after they say he violently attacked three nurses at Houston Methodist Baytown ...

Texas lands $1.4 billion for rural health care. Here's what happens next

Texas just secured more than $1.4 billion in federal funding aimed at reshaping rural health care—but for many communities, the money itself isn't the hard part; it's figuring out what will actually ...

Firefighters battle large warehouse fire in northeast Houston

Firefighters battled a large warehouse fire Wednesday morning in northeast Houston. The fire broke out at 2:56 a.m. at a building located in the 8800 block of Liberty Road. About 50-70 firefighters ...

Houston VC firm The Collectiv adds health care entrepreneur as general partner

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min A Houston venture capital firm ...

Major gaps found in mental-health care access in Houston's low-income areas

Entire neighborhoods in north and east Houston have few to no mental-health providers—sometimes just a single licensed therapist—according to a new University of Houston study mapping access across ...

Want glass skin? Some Thanksgiving food that could boost your skin health

HOUSTON, Texas – Thanksgiving is a time for delicious food and gathering with loved ones. But did you know some of your favorite holiday dishes can affect your skin? Dr. Lauren Snitzer from U.S.

Shay Mitchell’s Kid Skin Care Line Isn’t That Deep. Neither Was Your Childhood Beauty Obsession.

The child skin care phenomenon reached peak backlash this week when Shay Mitchell, actor and founder of the travel accessories brand Beis, launched Rini, a new skin care line designed for kids. In an ...

Health care's heavyweight showdown

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The nation’s largest health ...

Shay Mitchell Just Launched a Skin Care Brand for Kids. Not Everyone Is Happy

Actor and serial entrepreneur Shay Mitchell launched her newest venture this week: Rini, a K-beauty skin care brand designed specifically for children that “families can trust.” The company is already ...

Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care

Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review. The review, ...

10 Best Korean Skin Care Gift Sets, According to Glamour Editors

When it comes to shopping beauty presents, the best Korean skin care gift sets are at the top of our list. If you’re looking for something for your BFF or the teenager in your life who’s obsessed with ...

How Your Skin-Care Routine Should Change in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s

Just like your body changes as you age, your skin also transforms in your thirties, forties, and fifties. “Our skin evolves as we age. Its fundamental structure, the way it responds to external stress ...