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Recognizing signs and symptoms of sepsis can save lives
Sepsis kills more people every year than heart attacks, breast cancer and other diseases. However, a survey found that most Americans have no idea what it is. Most think it's a hospital-borne illness, but, in fact, 80% of people bring sepsis into...
11-Sep-2019 10:05 AM EDT
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Scientists develop promising drug for treating ovarian and pancreatic cancers
Known as two of the most lethal cancers, ovarian and pancreatic cancer are often called silent killers. As a result, they frequently go undetected until they’re too late to effectively treat. Cancer scientists at Houston Methodist have been...
19-Jul-2019 2:05 PM EDT
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Remote-controlled drug delivery implant the size of a grape may help chronic disease management
People with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease may one day forego the daily regimen of pills and, instead, receive a scheduled dosage of medication through a grape-sized implant that is remotely controlled.
24-Jun-2019 10:15 PM EDT
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Chemotherapy Heart
Cancer patients obviously need chemotherapy treatment, but many don't realize some forms can cause heart failure. The premise here is that people need to be alerted while undergoing chemotherapy treatment because if caught early the heart disease...
20-Jun-2019 10:50 AM EDT
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An 84-year-old man becomes oldest living kidney donor in the United States at Houston Methodist Hospital
An 84-year old becomes the oldest living kidney donor after donating to his 72-year old neighbor. Also, talks about how you are never too old to save someone's life.
23-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
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Researchers find trigger that turns strep infections into flesh-eating disease
Houston Methodist scientists discovered a previously unknown trigger that turns run-of-the-mill strep infections into the flesh-eating disease childbed fever, which strikes postpartum moms and newborns, often leaving victims without limbs. Using an...
14-Feb-2019 4:05 PM EST
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Study links protein, clusterin, to cardiac and metabolic diseases
During a study spanning nearly a decade, researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute and Houston Methodist Cancer Center have linked the protein clusterin – for the first time -- to many...
4-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
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Women at risk for heart disease need to begin prevention early
Women with risk factors for heart disease like diabetes and a family history need to begin a prevention plan in their 30s and 40s so they can get ahead of the disease when they hit menopause
1-Feb-2019 10:40 AM EST
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Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility
A new study shows that many OB-GYNs are uncomfortable counseling their patients on fertility at a time when more women are delaying pregnancy and needing their doctors to be more vigilant about this education.
4-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Thoracic Oncologist: Vaping is addictive, toxic and young people are more at risk
29-Aug-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Four Ways Binge-Watching Hurts Your Brain
Binge-watching your favorite television show might seem like a great way to relax after a long week, but spending hours on the couch can actually hurt your brain.
5-Aug-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Women at higher risk for brain aneurysms
Lindsay Bowerman was sitting at her kitchen table preparing to take her sons to their swim lessons when she felt a “snap” in her head that was immediately followed by intense pressure and the worst pain she had ever experienced. The healthy...
27-Jun-2019 11:05 AM EDT
What couples need to know before starting IVF
One in every eight American couples deal with infertility issues, and many turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to try and start a family. A Houston Methodist reproductive endocrinologist says there a few things couples should know before going...
22-Apr-2019 11:05 AM EDT
New surgical technique cuts Tommy John recovery time in half
High school pitcher Gavan Lomas threw a pitch and felt pain in his right arm. While still on the mound, his first thought was that his pain would lead to the one thing he feared most in his baseball career – Tommy John surgery. His fears were...
25-Feb-2019 2:05 PM EST
Three tips for sticking with your New Year’s resolutions
By February, nearly 80 percent of Americans will give up on their New Year’s resolutions, but a Houston Methodist lifestyle coach says making a few simple changes can help people reach their goals.
17-Jan-2019 4:05 PM EST
Stay in shape with the 12 Days of Fitmas
For many, the holiday season is a time of overeating, but a Houston Methodist personal trainer says this year you can beat the battle of the bulge by using the classic tune “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
17-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
