The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can be difficult for people struggling with depression and anxiety. Physicians say it is important to recognize some common signs of behavioral health decline and seek medical help […]
Medical Profiles
Revolutionizing Workplace Benefits with Innovative Teeth Alignment Programs
Smyle Nation Partners with ExxonMobil as a Preferred Vendor for Corporate Insurance Solutions Houston, TX – Smyle Nation (SN), a trailblazing teeth aligner company that bridges the gap between dental health and workplace benefits, is proud to announce its new […]
‘Tis the Season to be a Flu Fighter Get your flu vaccine in time for the holidays!
HOUSTON – Current trends in Texas and Harris County show that flu cases and other respiratory viruses remain low compared to previous seasons. However, Harris County Public Health urges you to keep up the fight and schedule your vaccination to protect […]
MD Anderson’s Lauren Averett Byers receives TAMEST O’Donnell Award for seminal contributions to lung cancer research
HOUSTON ― Lauren Averett Byers, M.D., professor of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has received the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Medicine from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). The […]
What If the Road to Recovery Isn’t Just About ‘Curing’ Addiction, But Redefining It?
In Texas, a state known for its tough exterior and bigger-than-life culture, addiction treatment often gets framed in a conventional way. You go to rehab, you detox, and you try to put the pieces of your life back together. Simple […]
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event TODAY, December 7
Harris County Public Health to host mobile health services event on December 7 HOUSTON – The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Event is set to roll into Bayland Community Center, located at 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074, today, Saturday, December […]
The Prevention of Silent Aspiration in Older Adults With Dysphagia
Silent aspiration occurs when food, liquids, or saliva enter the airway and travel below the vocal cords without triggering the normal protective cough reflex. This condition is hazardous because the person shows no obvious signs of distress while eating or […]
Novel CAR T cell therapy obe-cel demonstrates high response rates in adult patients with advanced B-cell ALL
Trial results supported recent FDA approval for patients with relapsed/refractory disease HOUSTON ― Patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who were treated with the novel anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel), experienced high […]
5 Things Pedestrian Accident Victims Should Consider Before Seeking Legal Recourse
Pedestrian accidents are a growing concern in many cities and towns. When such accidents occur, the aftermath can be physically and emotionally devastating. Navigating the complex legal process that follows can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with injuries and potential […]
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals on National Rural Health Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing National Rural Health Day today by recognizing work to support the state’s rural hospitals. Since its inception in September 2023, the HHSC Rural Hospital Finance and Coordination office has awarded […]
