RESEARCH

A major milestone has been reached for the program that works to better understand bottlenose dolphins in Galveston Bay.

Up to six million people with extra costs will receive the additional cash sum, amid rising prices.

New research revealed that some Americans have forgotten what it means to be “truly happy.”

Leaving devices on standby costs the average household two monthly electric bills, research suggests.

Guns have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of death among young Americans.

Research also reveals New Hampshire had more Wordle cheaters looking up answers online than any other state.

If you’ve dealt with years of discomfort from knee pain, you know how bothersome it can be and the daily negative effects that come with it.

Smoke from Australian wildfires affects the layer that shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.

Astronomers have announced the second possible discovery of a moon beyond our solar system, or an exomoon.

The Shedd Aquarium's Centennial Commitment will fund the renovation of galleries, educational programs and new approaches to combat climate change.

One of the first studies to track whether COVID-19 vaccination might affect women's periods is offering reassuring findings.

New research indicates a blood test can be used to identify people with brain amyloid, which is a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s.

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.

Many care staff are struggling with an increased workload and want to quit, research suggests.

Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there?

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.

The supply of Covid-19 vaccines to African states from the Covax scheme looks likely to fall short.

Researchers from the University of Houston said Houstonians living in low-income and urban neighborhoods are at a higher risk of contracting gastrointestinal illnesses, possibly linked to the lettuce they purchase from grocery stores in their community.

Former University of Chicago president Hugo Sonnenschein has died

A PhD student discovered the pages written by the nonsense poet to a woman he befriended in Italy.

Some of those filmed were wearing England shirts while others had St George's flags around them.

Research shows fewer children got sick from common illnesses this year.

KPRC 2 News, the Graham Media Group owned, NBC affiliated station in Houston, TX is seeking a dynamic, experienced and results oriented Reporter to join our Morning News Team.

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

Medical experts say the coronavirus vaccines may not be as effective for immunocompromised patients, but that's not a reason to forgo the shots.

Scientists at Texas A&M University have identified a new variant of the coronavirus.

Research from Oxford University in England has new data regarding the rate of blood clotting cases in COVID-19 patients and vaccine recipients. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed yet, shows that the particular blood clot which was studied is eight to ten times more common in people who experience a COVID-19 infection than in people who were inoculated. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the latest development.

HOUSTON – There is still no timetable as to when the United States may again allow China to resume operations at its now-shuttered consulate in the Montrose area. “I would have to say the amount of information that we got out of that consulate is extraordinary,” said GOP Congressman Michael McCaul. “They are targeting, I would say the Houston area particularly,” said McCaul. “Of the nearly 5,000 active FBI counterintelligence cases currently underway across the country, almost half are related to China,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said during a speech in July. While the US government stated the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston was necessary to protect America’s interests, it could have an impact on trade according to U-H Downtown professor and US/China relations expert Dr. Peter Li.

HOUSTON – Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are going far beyond the search for a vaccine. At the beginning of the pandemic, the BCM transformed an academic research lab studying Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children into one that has direct access to COVID-19 patient samples. Piedra said tracking changes in the virus is key to developing a vaccine that can cover multiple strains of the virus. Researchers are also studying exactly how the virus attacks the body. “You have to follow a person.”Dr. Laura Angelo said studying antibodies also helps researchers understand how the virus is stopped.

Following the historic flooding, researchers undertook a case study describing the effects of Harvey on bottlenose dolphins inhabiting the upper Galveston Bay. According to a study by the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program (GDRP), researchers observed a 73 percent drop in bottlenose dolphin encounter rates in the upper Galveston Bay and freshwater skin lesions were found on 96 percent of the observed dolphins. Galveston Bay Dolphin skin lesions after Hurricane Harvey (Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program)In the recently published journal Estuaries and Coasts, researches compared dolphin encounter rates for the months preceding and following Harvey to a year with no hurricane, examined shifts in habitat-based encounter rates, and evaluated the prevalence and extent of dolphin skin lesions. While most dolphins evacuated the upper portion of the bay, many remaining dolphins shifted habitats from shallow open bay to deep channels where salinity increased with depth. For more information on the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program, visit https://galvestonbaydolphin.org/.

HOUSTON – Doctors at the Baylor College of Medicine are working around the clock to bring out a preliminary vaccine to combat the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to The Associated Press. However, a previously frozen vaccine could effectively protect people. Hotez worked with his colleague, Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi on the SARS vaccine. Researchers are still working on a vaccine entirely from scratch that will take them several years to develop. Baylor College of Medicine is still working on funding for the vaccine, which could take at least one 1 1/2-2 years to accomplish.

New research says that sitting for extended periods of time may not be as harmful as previously thought. Dr. Alexandra Sowa spoke to CBSN about the latest research.

Cancer researchers say early-stage breast cancer patients may have alternatives to chemotherapy. NYU Medical Center's Dr. Marleen Meyers discusses the latest treatment options.

New research that minimizes the impact of sugars on obesity while emphasizing exercise has come under fire. NYU School of Medicine's Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil spoke to CBSN about the controversy.

Thanks to research, ALS less of a mystery The summer of 2014 will be remembered for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Dr. Jon LaPook looks into the state of ALS research amid the flood of donations to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Breakthroughs in prostate cancer treatment New research into the treatment of prostate cancer could bump survivor rate by 30 percent over the next decade. Dr. David Agus joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss promising aspects of the research.