Latest health stories from Houston, deduped across ~45 local sources and ranked by newsworthiness. Refreshed every hour.
Going to be in the Medical Center area for a few days, and looking for a good place to eat dinner on a Saturday. Is there anywhere that would be in walkable distance of the Marriott hotel thats good? It should be up to 30 minutes walking distance. Everything I've seen has been too far!
Looking for recs for a TRUSTWORTHY lawn service that can help me with weed control and fertilization on a schedule. I had used Green Bee Lawn Care for several years during the pandemic, but got suspicious when my spouse mentioned she never saw anyone and the weeds were not going away. They would
A witness at UTMB Clear Lake ER reported seeing a handcuffed woman treated without basic dignity by HPD officers. Despite initial neglect, hospital staff intervened to provide her with a chair.
Baby Baylor, born with a rare liver disease, has spent his entire life in a hospital but is now recovering after a successful liver transplant. His mother created a timeline of his journey, showcasing the support from hospital staff and the importance of organ donation.
A Houston resident is seeking assistance for their older sibling, who has been in poor health for a decade and refuses medical care. The family is concerned about the sibling's living situation and the potential risks to their elderly landlord.
A local resident shares advice on obtaining rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) shots more affordably. By getting prescriptions from doctors and using local pharmacies, individuals can save significantly compared to emergency room costs.
Michael and Susan Dell have made a historic $750 million investment in the University of Texas at Austin, surpassing $1 billion in total support. This funding will help establish the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center, focusing on AI-driven healthcare improvements.
[Link: https://www.kut.org/health/2026-04-21/austin-tx-central-health-clinic-hancock-center-sears]
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I’ve been looking at getting the fillers and noticed that a lot of injectors have master injector or trained injector in their Instagram bio. What is that? They also usually have a medical Director that is a doctor, but they themselves are not a medical professional. How does that work? Shoul
A Houston resident recently encountered a bat and is concerned about the costs associated with receiving a PEP shot at St Luke’s. With insurance details shared, the individual seeks advice on potential expenses and coverage.
Hello. I am having intermittent pain around my left shoulders and back arms when doing certain types of weight lifting. Icing removes pain. Sometimes I have to take Tylenol which removes the pain as well. I wonder if it’s a sprain? How is Dr. Sharon Zhang at The Spine and Sports Center?
[Link: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-abortion-drug-bounty-hunter-law-is-unconstitutional-california-doctor-says-2026-04-17/]
[Link: https://www.propublica.org/article/tmb-disciplines-doctors-ngumezi-crain-cases]
My husband and I are from south FL & we are considering buying a home and moving to Katy. We have 2 kids (4 &10) i’m a nurse and he’s a truck driver.. any advice, thoughts and opinions on Katy?
Hey guys, got a vasectomy on the radar and trying to actually vet some doctors before I commit (pun intended). Google and Yelp are full of 5-star reviews that all sound the same and don’t tell me much. Curious if anyone has gone through it recently and has thoughts on their doctor — bedside manner,
Has anyone used any of the At Home Visit Veterinary options around here? I’ve been taking my cat to a normal vet for years, but after having his teeth cleaned he’s TERRIFIED of going to the clinic now and will stress lick bald spots after visits. He’s due for his annual shots and I don’t wanna s
Hello everybody, I was wondering if someone could point out some of the good aba centers that accept Medicaid. Thanks in advance.
A user on r/houston seeks information about pain management practices for IUD insertions at UTHealth. They are specifically interested in the methods used beyond standard pain relief recommendations.
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