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WebWoman from NJ gets combined heart pump implant, pig kidney transplant. SCOTUS weighs whether states can ban abortion during emergencies. Bay Area's 'Vegan Mob' gives soul …

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White House unveils 2024 National Strategy for Suicide …

WebReducing the stigma surrounding mental health involves reform, and for the first time in a decade, the White House is updating its National Strategy for Suicide …

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Millions of uninsured Texans have health coverage …

WebThe group found 30% of uninsured Texans, or 1.5 million people, qualify for free healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Another 33% could qualify for reduced costs. The …

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Houston's groundbreaking mobile stroke unit is saving …

WebHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A six-year study across six different cities, including Houston, could change the way stroke patients receive care all across the …

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Less salt in your diet could lead to a longer life, study finds

WebTuesday, April 9, 2024. Dr. Whyte joins the Mornings @ 10 team to talk about heart health. Using less salt in your food may seem boring, but the payoffs could be as big as a …

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Houston Black men's health agency partners with …

WebOn April 27, a Black men's health event will take place at the University of Houston. The wellness day will feature free health screenings, vendors, live …

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North Carolina and West Virginia's transgender care …

WebThe 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina's state employee health plan.

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Women are more likely to survive health issues with …

WebCHICAGO -- A new study suggests women are more likely to survive health issues when their doctors are also women. The study, which was published in Annals of …

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Planet vs. Plastics: Earth Day 2024 aims to raise awareness …

WebMonday is Earth Day and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics.". The main message this year is to raise awareness of the health risks of plastics, with a …

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King Charles III returns to public duties following his own …

WebKing Charles III is returning to public duties with a visit to a cancer treatment charity, beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch's own cancer …

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Houston hospital prices vary substantially for consumers, Rice

WebIn a comparison of four major hospital systems in the city, Houston Methodist was found to have some of the highest costs both with and without insurance, according …

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Houston HIV cases: ABC13 town hall highlights impact on Black …

WebFree HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing. HIV early intervention and support services. AIDS Foundation Houston - (713) 623-6796. Free and confidential HIV/STI …

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ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair has way for you to break in for free in

WebHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you've wanted to break into the medical industry, we have a way to do so, and it's free. On Thursday, ABC13's Who's Hiring job …

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Walmart health closing centers, virtual care service citing

WebWalmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service as the retail giant has struggled to find success with the offerings. Walmart, which launched its health …

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Harris Co. announces new Public Health Director Barbie Robinson

WebHarris County introduced its new public health director online Tuesday, Barbie Robinson. In a Tweet Tuesday evening, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo …

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Charlotte shooting: U.S. marshal and 3 other law officers killed …

WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A U.S. marshal and three other law enforcement officials involved in Monday's shootout in Charlotte never returned home. 14-year veterans and …

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Black Maternal Health Week highlights racial disparities in …

WebHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Each year, hundreds of people in America die during pregnancy or in the year after birth. Every pregnancy-related death is tragic, …

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1.8 million low-income Texans may see health coverage changes …

Web1.8 million Texans with Medicaid coverage could lose their current health plans and be shifted to new insurers if Texas Health and Human Services stands by a …

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Hospice care scam: FBI issues warning about fraudsters signing …

WebHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigations is warning about a scam in which crooks sign people up for hospice care without their …

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New $13 million mental health center coming to the Bay Area

WebGALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- In La Marque, officials have broken ground on a new, $13 million health wellness center. According to ABC13's news …

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Forbes Advisor's annual report reveals Texas has 5th highest …

WebA new Forbes Advisor study shedding light on Americans' top financial worries has revealed Texas has the fifth highest health care costs in the nation. The video above …

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Commissioners approve $2.5 billion bond to be added to ballot for

WebCommissioners unanimously approved a $2.5 billion bond, which would help improve the Harris Health System, to be included on the ballot for voters.

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Man on drugs and in crisis dies after police used stun gun on him …

WebHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A southeast Houston man, who neighbors and law enforcement say was in crisis, died following an altercation with Houston police Sunday …

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