Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study.
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) safely provide anesthesia every day in collaboration with surgeons, dentists, podiatrists and other qualified anesthesia professionals, using their training and experience to independently manage the anesthesia needs of the patient.
Nurses Week is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the vital role that nurses play in health care.
There are over 80,000 vitamins and dietary supplements on the market, but not all are created equal.
From varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, these conditions can lead to discomfort and limitations in daily life. However, within these challenges lies an opportunity for empowerment.
Sharing this information about sickle cell is the everyday work of Houston-based charity “As One Foundation,” which was founded by sickle cell carrier and former Houston Texan Devard Darling, who lost his identical twin brother to exertional sickling in 2001 at Florida State University during a football conditioning workout.
To ensure mental well-being, it’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to nurture and maintain it.
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
Black women face unique challenges when it comes to vaginal health.
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air, leaving you sneezing and wheezing instead of enjoying sunnier days.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an important time to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce the stigma and promote support and understanding for those affected by mental illness.
Houston Methodist researchers are getting closer to adding another tool to the treatment regimen of individuals living with HIV that would be able to deliver HIV treatments through a long-acting, refillable nanofluidic implant that delivers an HIV antiviral medication.
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can keep you from doing the things you love. It may even be life-threatening. But in most cases, asthma can be controlled.
Health experts at Houston Methodist say these are the top questions about breast lumps and what to expect should you encounter one.
According to the report, the impact of unmanaged excessive screen time (spending seven plus hours on screens per day and not visiting an optometrist in the past year) on eye health was found to be wide-ranging.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which sets standards for nutrition labeling, is developing a new labeling system that would appear on the front of food and beverage products, offering clear and concise information to help people quickly and easily identify healthier foods.
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.
Whether you’re considering orthodontic treatment for your child, your teen or yourself, these insights from Smile Doctors, a national network of leading orthodontists, can help.