You may recognize Azaria for his funny voices in The Simpsons, and various roles in popular TV shows and movies. But talking about substance abuse is never a comedy.

Acres Homes, a neighborhood deeply rooted in Houston’s history and culture, is getting a major boost in health care access.

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.

Many people confuse matcha with green tea, but there are significant differences between the two. Both beverages come from the same plant, the Camellia sinensis, but matcha is cultivated and prepared in a unique way.

San Francisco has moved closer to adopting a “recovery first” drug policy that sets abstinence from illicit drugs as its primary goal.

The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products.

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote.

Pet parents often worry about their furry friends’ health, especially when it comes to pain, inflammation, and anxiety. One innovative solution to treat all these concerns involves using targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) technology.

The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.”.

Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration.

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.

The report from the American Lung Association also highlighted significant disparities in air pollution exposure. People of color are more than twice as likely as white individuals to live in communities with failing grades.

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Republican President Donald Trump over the administration's push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.

In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Knowles, 71, opened up about how she was blindsided last July when she discovered stage 1 breast cancer after missing her previously scheduled mammogram.

Linda Smith lived life under the shadow of pain. “My level, pain level, was about 10 out of 10,” she said. That was until she learned of an alternative pain relief treatment at NexGenEsis Healthcare that harnesses the body’s own power to heal.

U.S. health officials say they'll urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

As we age, the opportunities for social interaction can significantly diminish, especially for seniors.

Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.

Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years.

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.

Delays in cancer screenings brought on by COVID-19 aren’t making a huge impact on cancer statistics.

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a key preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act.

Health Secretary Robert F.

Carrie Bradshaw, a Houston mother, is set to make history as the first person with double hip replacements to compete in the Boston Marathon.

Regular breast screenings are a crucial tool in the early detection of breast cancer, as they significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and survival.

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures.”.

A video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Robert F.

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year.

A federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak.

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world.

First, the nation’s top law firms.

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.

Harris County Public Health released its 2015–2022 report on HIV and STI cases per ZIP code across the county.

A draft budget proposal circulating among federal officials would dramatically deepen cuts at the nation’s top health agency, eliminating some public health programs entirely and serving as a roadmap for more mass firings.

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers.

Honey has been a staple in natural medicine for centuries, but despite its health benefits, experts remind consumers it is still a form of sugar and should be used in moderation and (if possible) knowing different types of high-quality honey.

Taking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.

Katherine Kennebrew says her son was taken to Richardson Mortuary after he died earlier this year. His funeral was held in February, but weeks turned into months with no sign of the remains she was promised.

Arkansas has enacted a law making it the first state banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning a pharmacy in the state.

More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge.

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.

Dr. Chioma Ogbejesi-Ajah, an OB/GYN at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Cypress, recently stopped by Houston Life to discuss the risks associated with pregnancy complications and how women can seek out local resources and available support.

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years.

Health secretary Robert F.

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition.

In a city like Houston, known for housing the largest medical center in the world and five medical schools, a troubling trend is emerging: healthcare providers are disappearing.

Waste from coal plants was one of the Trump administration's recent deregulatory targets.

The World Health Organization's member countries have agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisis.

Health secretary Robert F.

Bedtime routines aren’t just for toddlers.

Sleep training is no longer just for newborns.

Pearland mom, Tish Maroulis, dropped four dress sizes thanks to the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston

A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.

A key vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time under new U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Dental care can be expensive — even for those with insurance.

Harvard University has joined the growing list of institutions targeted by the Trump administration for federal funding cuts.

Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

An aid agency official says Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts.

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.

U.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body.

A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year.

Beth Riehle, a cancer patient, is using social media to show that life can still be full and meaningful, even after a life-altering diagnosis.

An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to provide $2.8 billion to close the budget hole in the state's Medicaid program.

Houston ranked 93rd out of 182 cities in WalletHub's 2025 report on the healthiest cities in America, despite being home to renowned hospitals. The city scored poorly in health care (135th) and green space (121st), which are crucial for wellbeing.

A man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violence.

Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief.

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance.

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance.

The Wyoming Supreme Court will hear arguments on state abortion bans that a lower court judge has struck down as unconstitutional.

A bipartisan group of representatives have forced a delay in Congress over a proposed rule that would let new parents cast their vote by proxy.

Many people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence.

A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs.

A judge has ruled than an abortion in Idaho is not prohibited if pregnancy complications could cause a woman's death.

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable.

An Alabama woman who lived with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had the organ removed and is back on dialysis.

“Euphoria” and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working.

Hundreds of school districts around the U.S. may have to abandon plans to acquire electric buses after the EPA froze the latest round of money that was part of President Biden’s infrastructure law.

Rugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played 62 times for his nation as a powerful forward.

President Donald Trump has summed up his annual physical by saying, “I did well.”.

A new Kansas law and a bill advancing in Florida enact policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.

Health Secretary Robert F.

A federal health agency says the U.S. has 884 confirmed measles cases this year as of Friday.

A top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official is telling staff to start planning for the agency’s splintering.

A Vermont firm is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter.

Dr. Khaled Khalaf from Vital Heart and Vein advocates for incorporating relaxation techniques, such as breath control, yoga, tai chi, and music, to naturally reduce high blood pressure.

Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas.

The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the office.

With oak pollen leading the charge and warm, breezy conditions keeping those tissues flying, we're in for a bumpy ride through mid-April.

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.

A recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.

Alabama legislators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would expedite access to Medicaid for pregnant women.

In a heartfelt discussion with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd on her new podcast, Meghan shared her story alongside insights into their shared experiences with this challenging condition.

A New York court has awarded $1.6 billion to more than 100 women who say they were sexually abused by a former pediatrician on Long Island.

With the first U.N. climate talks in the Amazon approaching, thousands of Indigenous people marched Tuesday in Brazil’s capital, demanding the state guarantee and expand their rights to traditional lands as part of the solution to the world’s climate crisis.