Health

Houston’s warm, wet spring, driven in part by climate change, was a boon for mosquitoes and West Nile virus

Understanding genetics, immunology and the microbiomes of people with inflammatory bowel disease could aid in finding the right treatments for the condition

Air-conditioning is uncommon for incarcerated people, and the heat index inside many of Texas’s 100 prison buildings can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit

Paralympian and surgeon John McFall is redefining the astronaut image and proving that space travel is achievable for people with physical disabilities

Contrary to stereotypes of the doddering elderly, research shows that half of people older than age 70 stay mentally sharp

The medication initially known as VX-548 blocks sodium channels in nerves, blocking pain signals before they reach the brain

As Democrats convene in Chicago to make official their presidential and vice presidential nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue

Dosing errors in the medication semaglutide, prescribed as Wegovy and Ozempic, can cause severe or prolonged gastrointestinal issues that require medical attention

As bird flu spreads in cats, cows and other animals, it has more opportunity to adapt to easily infect humans

Prevention is key to health and wellness. Don’t wait too late to have these simple, essential medical devices on hand

A new type of mpox has infected thousands in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries, but vaccines and treatments are hard to come by

Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Norovirus can make you seriously sick. Here’s how to protect yourself