Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins
A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law.
Houston cancer survivor raising awareness, money for leukemia research
Approximately every 3 minutes, one person in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. These are blood and bone marrow cancers. Houstonian, Anuj Patel was one of them. Now, he and his family are raising awareness and money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last yearโs deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health.
New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states
A new abortion clinic is going to open in southeast Kansas this fall, bolstering the stateโs role as a regional hub for reproductive health services since the U.S. Supreme Courtโs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas
The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year.
Our Town: KPRC 2 shares the stories of the Acres Homes community
Houston is โOur Town,โ and there is so much to celebrate in our neighborhoods. KPRC 2 is invested in the community and continues to show those lovely hidden gems, showcase solvable problems affecting the entire city, and talk to the folks who make โOur Townโ special.
Forewarned is Forearmed: How a body scan can spot signs of disease in you before the symptoms show
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women here in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Houston Lifeโs Melanie Camp sat down with Steve Marler, the Founder of Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to learn more about how people are using body scans to spot signs of disease before the symptoms show.
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last yearโs destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found.
David Mitchell had a hunch the tired heavy feeling in his legs had something to do with vein disease
David Mitchell had a hunch the tired heavy feeling in his legs had something to do with vein disease, after all, it ran in his family. So, he turned to Dr. Tonie Reincke at Reincke Vein Center for help. Learn how Mitchell was able to find relief from the symptoms of his vein disease.
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records.
Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban
Despite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisianaโs abortion ban.
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.
King Charles IIIโs openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles IIIโs decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.
The Motherhood Center can help you from pregnancy to parenting
Derrick Shore and Mel Camp sat down with Gabriela Gerhart. 24 years ago, she founded The Motherhood Center, a place where growing families can learn and thrive together from pregnancy to parenting. She told us about what sparked the need to create a facility with classes, support groups, and treatments. The Motherhood Center is located on 3701 W. Alabama St. Suite 230.
Pennsylvania nurse who gave patients lethal or possibly lethal insulin doses gets life in prison
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges and been sentenced to life in prison.
Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age.
โItโs absolutely outrageousโ: Houston resident charged surprise $400 โfacility feeโ after doctor visit
Unexpected, unexplained fees are driving up the cost of doctor visits for families across Houston. We are talking hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. Theyโre called โfacility fees,โ and patients are told days or weeks after their appointments they have to pay up. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis is looking into these facility fees and getting answers for people who are worried about their own bills.
Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera opens up about her beauty journey and self-discovery during brief absence from show
On Houston Life, we checked in on our girl Tessa Barrera. She's out of the office this week and wanted to tell you why in her own words. She shared her message of beauty, self-discovery, and what she wants women everywhere to know.