A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue.

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit.

Thanksgiving is a time for delicious food and gathering with loved ones. But did you know some of your favorite holiday dishes can affect your skin?

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The White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years.

Experts have mixed reactions to the recent U.N. climate talks in the Amazon.

Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.

The Coping Resource Center in Houston offers a program using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) to address sleep issues linked to mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.

Slovenians have rejected in a referendum a law that allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives.

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to serve a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd learns the history behind two long standing Houston restaurants that offer a delicious reminder of the Greek immigrant influence on Houston’s culinary roots.

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s.

oby Amidor, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, explains a new study on NAD+ precursors, what Niagen is, and easy ways to support inflammation and fatigue on Houston Life.

A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Many of the activists, scientists and government leaders at United Nations climate talks underway in Brazil have a beef: They want more to be done to transform the world’s food system.

The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over following nearly three years of intensive response efforts.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies.

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections.

A public inquiry has criticized the U_K_'s initial COVID-19 response in early 2020 as “too little, too late.”.

Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements.

The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism.

Students preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways.

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain.

When it comes to weight loss, sometimes the hardest part is finding something that actually feels doable. That’s where Innovative Lasers of Houston comes in. Their noninvasive laser treatments are designed to help people lose inches comfortably, safely, and with zero downtime.

Houston might still feel like summer, but flu season isn’t waiting for temperatures to fall in line.

Chronic joint pain or nerve pain holding you back? Dr. Joe Fuhrman and Dr. Abhishek Reddy of NexGenEsis Healthcare explain regenerative care options on Houston Life.

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow.

The return of Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to UN climate talks was hoped to spur nations to meet a self-imposed early deadline for progress on tough issues.

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad.

The U.S. is on high alert as a fast-moving H3N2 flu variant is spreading aggressively, signaling a potentially tough flu season ahead.

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Nadra Mohamed Ahmed fled her hometown in Sudan's el-Fasher amid conflict while seven months pregnant.

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body.

A South Carolina bill that could sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison has stalled in South Carolina.

A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin.

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance.

If you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts.

At the halfway point of annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil, it appears the talks may do more than just focus on implementing past promises, as some observers had expected.

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging.

Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died.

Women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms don’t need to suffer.

Explore how these Houston restaurants are offering diners a fresh take on healthy cuisine with customizable options and bold, exciting flavors.

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes.

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.

A London judge has ruled that BHP Group is liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.

A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.

As open enrollment for healthcare coverage kicks off, Texans are facing significant increases in their insurance premiums

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover.

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.

The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company.

There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases.

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs.

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end.

U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals.

Researchers are reporting two promising approaches to counteract malaria's growing drug resistance.

Vice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care.

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida.

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total.

Texas is in the grip of its worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade, with over 3,500 cases reported this year.

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.

The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result.

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center.

This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples.

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country.

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.

If cancer runs in your family, this new blood test will be able to detect the disease before symptoms appear.

The FDA has removed black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat menopause symptoms, reflecting updated scientific understanding and potentially improving treatment access for women.

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments.

Dr. Ali Obeidi of Elite Dental Specialists helped a Houston woman regain her smile and confidence through expert prosthodontic care. Find out the secret to her smile and why choosing the right specialist matters.

International health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.

The Food and Drug Administration says it will remove a long-standing warning from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms in women.

The mother said her daughter had no prior health issues and suddenly became ill.

The Trump administration is again asking the Supreme Court to keep full food aid payments on hold.

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago.

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled.

Pfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk.

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

Don't lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure.

Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died.

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores, air-conditioning companies and others to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

The Antidote, a Houston-based practice founded by licensed professional counselor Meg Wilson, is transforming addiction recovery with a holistic approach that emphasizes gut health to enhance brain function and overall wellness.

It’s OK to not be OK.

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, from issuing a scheduled dividend payment on Nov. 26.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies.

U.S. health regulators are warning about unapproved versions of Botox and similar anti-wrinkle injections.

In the New Jersey township of Montclair, a group bicycle ride to school has become a weekly community ritual.

In the leadup to the annual United Nations climate conference, the U.N. Development Programme has released new data about how climate change is going to affect agriculture, extreme weather and other factors that often mean life or death for people in poverty.

The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them.

World leaders and diplomats have gathered for 30 years to tackle climate change, but progress has been slow.

The first clinical trial is getting underway to see if transplanting pig kidneys into people might really save lives.

Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in an approximately $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating a massive consumer health goods company.

The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving many working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the nation’s neediest children out of preschool.