Mosquitoes have favorites, and you might be one of them
Read full article: Mosquitoes have favorites, and you might be one of themIf it feels like mosquitoes always choose you over everyone else at the backyard barbecue, you’re not imagining it. As Houston enters peak mosquito season, many residents are swatting away more bites than ever. But scientists say mosquitoes don’t randomly pick their targets. Certain people naturally give off signals that make them far more attractive to the blood-sucking insects.
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Read full article: Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizensHundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base.
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Read full article: WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern CongoThe World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Read full article: Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family saysClaude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Read full article: WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace responseThe head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly.
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Read full article: Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depressionPostpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair.
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Read full article: Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serveDonald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Read full article: Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendationsPresident Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood
Read full article: In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new bloodFormer Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Read full article: Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for AmericansA court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Read full article: Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to KinshasaAid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups.
Licasa Treatment Center Opens in Conroe to expand compassionate mental health and addiction care
Read full article: Licasa Treatment Center Opens in Conroe to expand compassionate mental health and addiction careThe new center, which opened April 13, offers programs designed to increase access to evidence informed treatment for adults facing mental health and substance use challenges.
No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless men
Read full article: No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless menA man convicted of bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
Read full article: About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next yearThe proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How Houston's humidity will impact your physical and mental health this summer
Read full article: How Houston's humidity will impact your physical and mental health this summerEvery summer, Houstonians brace for the same thing: brutal heat mixed with thick, sticky humidity that makes even a short walk outside feel exhausting.
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Read full article: Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patientsNew research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus.
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) designated for Ebola screening as Houston prepares for World Cup travel surge
Read full article: Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) designated for Ebola screening as Houston prepares for World Cup travel surgeGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport has been designated as one of three U.S. entry points for travelers arriving from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak, as Houston prepares to host World Cup matches next month.
Houston officials outline Ebola screening measures at Bush Airport, stress low risk to public ahead of FIFA World Cup
Read full article: Houston officials outline Ebola screening measures at Bush Airport, stress low risk to public ahead of FIFA World CupHouston city leaders sought to calm public concern after federal officials designated George Bush Intercontinental Airport as one of three U.S. entry points for American travelers returning from regions affected by the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Read full article: In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no waterThere is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo.
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Read full article: Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams.
The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning
Read full article: The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaningA cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port.
Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Read full article: Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of EbolaHealth workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats.
‘We are okay’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Ebola concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston
Read full article: ‘We are okay’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Ebola concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in HoustonWith just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and what that could mean for the region during the international event.
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Read full article: Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kinA local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives.
A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing
Read full article: A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeingAngry residents in eastern Congo have attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center treating Ebola patients.
Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Read full article: Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'Pope Leo XIV has visited families near Naples affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia.
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Read full article: Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessmentAuthorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
Support local veterans while having fun at the Patriots Charity Classic
Read full article: Support local veterans while having fun at the Patriots Charity ClassicA local veteran is proving that service doesn’t stop after taking off the uniform. Retired army veteran Matthew “Sarge” Blackwell is using rugby to rally the community and support combat Veterans through camp hope. We’ll tell you how this growing tournament is aiming to raise $20,000 this year. He joined Houston Life with the PTSD of America events and marketer Bill Tatar who explained why this is more than just a Ruby tournament.
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Read full article: FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US marketThe Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market.
Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users
Read full article: Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled usersThe lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
Read full article: A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the betterNew York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
Read full article: Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veteransAn advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare.
500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally
Read full article: 500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationallyAdvocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
Read full article: Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreakPeople have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows over a health crisis authorities and aid agencies are struggling to contain.
The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
Read full article: The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraudThe Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipients.
What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US
Read full article: What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the USHead spas, which offer scalp and face massages, are gaining popularity in the U.S. Hundreds of locations, especially in California and New York, now offer these services.
Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended
Read full article: Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspendedThe agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.
3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
Read full article: 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substanceNew Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose.
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Read full article: Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare typeHealthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places.
Harris County reports Texas’ first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
Read full article: Harris County reports Texas’ first human case of West Nile virus in 2026As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Read full article: RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screeningsThe Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.
Early detection, AI tools, personalized care redefine preventive health
Read full article: Early detection, AI tools, personalized care redefine preventive healthFountain Life, a company focused on preventive and precision healthcare, has opened its fifth location in Houston, Texas, bringing with it full-body MRI scanning, advanced cardiac imaging and AI-powered health analytics to help members get ahead of serious illness before symptoms ever appear. The mission of Fountain Life is deeply personal for its Chief Medical Officer, who spent 25 years at Mayo Clinic before joining the organization. Dr. Dawn Mussallem shares how her own health crisis led her to want to help people prevent serious illness long before symptoms begin and takes us on a tour of Fountain Life's newest location in the Galleria-area.
Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears
Read full article: Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fearsCongo’s soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the capital Kinshasa because of an outbreak of Ebola in the east of the country.
Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors
Read full article: Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minorsThe Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the state's largest provider of gender-affirming care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
Read full article: WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 deadThe World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo.
Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
Read full article: Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek RamaswamyVice President JD Vance’s decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state’s Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party’s nominee for governor.