Families facing a Parkinsonโs diagnosis find support from Houston organization
The Houston area Parkinson's Society celebrates 50 years of service. We discovered how a small support group turned into a large organization making a big impact. Plus, if you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson's, Maggie Abbot with HAPS demonstrates some exercises to help with managing symptoms.
Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs
The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature.
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizonaโs near-total abortion ban to a vote
Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the stateโs near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the stateโs highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute.
UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
A plan by Britainโs government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunakโs Conservative Party.
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure.
Polish opponents of abortion march against recent steps to liberalize strict law
Thousands of Polish opponents of abortion are marching in Warsaw to protest recent steps by the new government to liberalize the predominantly Catholic nation's strict laws and allow termination of pregnancy until the 12th week.
KPRC 2 viewers share experiences with accused UTHealth liver transplant surgeon
After Memorial Hermann halted its liver and kidney transplantation programs, The New York Times reported that a surgeon was accused of secretly modifying some of his patientsโ transplant information which possibly prevented them from receiving care.
Lawyers want East Palestine residents to wait for details of $600 million derailment settlement
The lawyers who negotiated a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over that railroad's disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio want residents to talk with them before deciding the historic deal isn't enough.
Find out how this Houston man is using lasers for weight loss
Local Houston man, Paul Perez, struggled to reach his goal weight. Mobility issues limited his ability to exercise, โI canโt walk that long,โ said Perez who signed up for laser treatments at Innovative Lasers just one month ago and so far, things are looking good!
Tennessee court to weigh throwing out abortion ban challenge, blocking portions of the law
Attorneys defending Tennesseeโs sweeping abortion ban have alleged that doctors challenging the law do not want any oversight when deciding to terminate a pregnancy and instead are improperly withholding care to women facing serious medical emergencies.
Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million
Police in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia have arrested 22 people as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.
AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment
Officials say the aftermath of last yearโs fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesnโt qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures havenโt been documented.
Make the most out of your Medicare plan with these tips
Last fall, you may have been amongst the millions of Americans who made choices about their Medicare coverage, but being proactive about your coverage in care doesnโt end after enrollment. Learn more some of the many ways that you can and should get more from your Medicare benefits.
Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says
New federal guidance says hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas โ especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious.
US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
The Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U_S_ officials who have experienced โHavana syndrome."