After Hurricane Beryl, Houston faces a mosquito surge linked to standing water, which raises West Nile virus concerns, prompting control measures and calls for community action to eliminate breeding sites.

Houston faces a spike in carbon monoxide poisoning post-Hurricane Beryl, with health systems like Memorial Hermann treating a record number of cases due to improper generator use.

Baylor College of Medicine and affiliates settled for $15 million following a whistleblower's claims about improper practices in concurrent surgeries.

League City EMS now carries whole blood in ambulances, enhancing pre-hospital care in Galveston County and potentially doubling patient survival rates in severe bleeding cases.

Harris County sees a rise in West Nile virus in mosquitoes, with 74 cases detected. No human cases reported, but officials urge preventative measures against mosquito breeding.

Houston doctors have initiated a rapid congenital syphilis testing program to combat the disease's rise, reducing test result wait times from 24 hours to 15 minutes.

Bird flu virus H5N1 was detected in Houston's wastewater, with no human cases reported. Health officials maintain a low public health risk and recommend precautions against exposure.

Mosquitoes in Houston's 77019 ZIP code tested positive for West Nile virus. Harris County health officials are planning spray operations to control the spread.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center hosted a prom for pediatric patients, offering them a respite from treatment and a taste of normalcy.

A new app in Houston helps mothers and daughters improve their relationship through therapy and activities, addressing deep-rooted generational conflicts.

St. Joseph Medical Center's future is uncertain as Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell the hospital along with others.

Lesley Briones criticizes Texas abortion laws for endangering women, citing personal and other women's experiences, while Ann Johnson battles GOP opposition to preserve reproductive rights amid challenging legislative conditions.

Harris County sues the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over the approval of a concrete plant near a hospital, citing health concerns for nearby communities.