HOUSTON HEALTH

Houston Diseases


Diabetes

Live Poll

Do you trust the safety of compounded GLP-1 weight loss drugs compared to FDA-approved versions?

Diabetes

FDA Issued Warning to Houston Pharmacy Over GLP-1 Drugs

The federal agency raised concerns about the manufacturing and clinical oversight of compounded medications for local patients.

FDA Issued Warning to Houston Pharmacy Over GLP-1 Drugs

Cancer

Cancer

Insurance Dispute Followed Rare Tumor Diagnosis

A Texas family faced coverage barriers after a doctor prescribed an off-label cancer medication.


Autism

Live Poll

Should federal research funding prioritize identifying rare genetic causes for newly recognized neurodevelopmental disorders?

Autism

Rare Genetic Variant Linked to Autism Identified

Researchers found a rare BMPR2 gene mutation in children that may offer new insights into neurodevelopmental disorders.

Rare Genetic Variant Linked to Autism Identified

Allergies

Allergies

Customer Sued Restaurant After Allergic Reaction

A Houston diner required emergency care after consuming a hidden peanut sauce despite notifying staff of her allergy.

Customer Sued Restaurant After Allergic Reaction

Stroke

Stroke

Lawsuit Filed After Liposuction Led to Complications

A Houston family is seeking legal action following a procedure that left a 28-year-old in a persistent vegetative state.

Lawsuit Filed After Liposuction Led to Complications