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Researchers investigate impact of actual and virtual nature on cancer patients
Researchers at Houston Methodist Cancer Center are exploring whether exposure to nature, through either a live garden or virtual reality, can alleviate pain and distress in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, possibly reducing the need for...
4-Nov-2019 1:20 PM EST
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Houston Methodist researchers test-drive Lamborghini’s carbon fiber materials in space
Houston Methodist researchers are studying Italian sports car maker Automobili Lamborghini’s carbon fiber materials in space.
24-Oct-2019 3:00 PM EDT
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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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How to avoid holiday headaches
Six tips for avoiding holiday headache triggers from Houston Methodist neurologist Bing Liao, M.D., M.Sc.
21-Nov-2019 12:05 PM EST
Embarrassing symptoms prevent relief of treatable conditions
Nearly 25% of women live with treatable conditions known as pelvic floor disorders, but there is one main reason why the vast majority of them will not seek treatment: they are too embarrassed to talk about it.
20-Nov-2019 11:20 AM EST
Three tips for better sleep
More than one-third of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep each night, putting them at risk for serious, chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The real victim of a lack of sleep, however, is the brain.
29-Oct-2019 2:15 PM EDT
Five facts your OB-GYN wants you to know about IUDs
Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a great birth control option, but many women choose other forms of birth control because they have reservations about IUDs. A Houston Methodist OB-GYN answered common questions patients ask her about this very...
2-Oct-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Other treatments can reduce need for addictive pain medication
Hardly a day goes by without the public being warned about the dangers of opioids. But still, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people die every day of opioid overdose and the problem is getting worse. A Houston...
20-Sep-2019 2:05 PM EDT
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 Available to Comment on Trump's Reversal of Flavored Vape Product Ban
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
