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The wrongful death suit says a Portland-area dad died after he was misdiagnosed with a viral infection instead of a bacterial one.
Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston news series where our leading experts examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address child obesity to support Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is one of the most significant public health issues that affects today’s youth. National data from 2021-23 show that 21.1% of U.S. children ages 2-19 have obesity; 7% of those children have severe obesity. UTHealth Houston’s Texas School

Rates of smoking remain “stubbornly high” in the city
Healthcare workers reveal which small symptoms are actually major medical red flags. Hiccups, unexplained weight gain, and 17 other small issues to ask your doctor about.

Cholera deaths rise despite fewer reported cases The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 30% increase in global cholera deaths in 2025, despite fewer cases being reported. According to […]

A new study suggests that a staggering 2.3 million new cancer cases around the world in 2024 — about 12% of new cancer cases — can be attributed to infectious diseases.

This article is authored by Dr Praveen Gupta, chairman, Marengo Asia International Institute of Neuro and Spine (MAIINS), Marengo Asia Hospitals.

Audrina, 12, launched a petition after spending time in hospital with cancer.

Lindsey Palmer, 55, says sessions have made her stronger as well as improving her mental health.

Families facing dementia describe the struggles as Andy Burnham vows care reform.

Experts in Nottingham who helped developed the test hope it will be rolled out across the country.

Heart failure is serious, but a Penn State Health cardiologist says many patients can feel better and stay active with medication, healthy lifestyle changes and, in some cases, surgery.

The individual was infectious while visiting several sites in Bowling Green on specific days and times, according to the health department.

World Rabies Day 2026 highlights the urgent need for awareness around rabies symptoms, prevention and vaccination. Here’s what to do after a dog bite and how timely treatment can save lives

When a mom carries unresolved pain from her own childhood, it can affect the way she parents and how her children learn to understand love and emotional safety.
People are sharing the most jaw-dropping things they've seen at the gym. Check out these truly wild stories of clowns, bodily fluids, and locker room horrors.
Speaking with ANI on atypical heart attack signs in women, Professor & HOD, Department of Cardiology, AIIMS Delhi, Dr Rajiv Narang, said, "Since their symptoms can be atypical or less pronounced, women need to be vigilant; if they experience discomfort or chest pain, they should consult a doctor immediately."

A woman identified as A had maintained regular menstrual cycles, but her periods became irregular as she gained weight over the past few months.

This Golden Retriever's gift pile for foster puppies is too sweet.

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 8,000 for the first time in the Central African country’s ongoing outbreak, government data showed . The latest situation report from the public health institute put the number of cases at 8,067 and deaths at 3,901. The outbreak, caused by […]