Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally

In an interview about the new book he co-authored, "Science Under Siege," Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.

Baylor College of Medicine: National Endowment for the Humanities awards BCM and Rice a grant to launch Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Texas Children’s Hospital sees record number of ER visits in April among kids with behavioral health issues

In April, nearly 650 children went to the Houston hospital in the Texas Medical Center for reasons including depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. In a typical month, Texas Children's says it receives around 450 pediatric behavioral health patients.

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston lays off 100-plus over ‘uncertainty of federal funding support’

The private school and healthcare provider in the Texas Medical Center also implemented a hiring freeze. So has the nearby MD Anderson Cancer Center.

EP128: Cannabis Use in Pregnancy

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we discuss cannabis use and the impact it has on pregnancy and help social workers bring awareness to women who are pregnant and using cannabis. Joining us today is Dr. Roger Zoorob, the Richard M. Kleberg, senior Professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. And we have Dr. Mary Velasquez, Centennial Professor and Leadership for Community Professional and Corporate Excellence, and Dir

EP128: Cannabis Use in Pregnancy

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we discuss cannabis use and the impact it has on pregnancy and help social workers bring awareness to women who are pregnant and using cannabis. Joining us today is Dr. Roger Zoorob, the Richard M. Kleberg, senior Professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. And we have Dr. Mary Velasquez, Centennial Professor and Leadership for Community Professional and Corporate Excellence, and Dir

Vitamin A is not a substitute for the measles vaccine, Houston health experts say

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, supports the body’s natural defense system against illnesses and infection from diseases like measles. But it does not prevent people from getting sick in the first place, said UT Health infectious disease epidemiologist Catherine Troisi. 

New research out of Quebec gives hope for rare childhood cancer therapy

A joint university study has found that a pathway to a therapy program against a rare and deadly pediatric brain tumour is now possible.

It’s been four years since the COVID pandemic started—where are we now?

Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the state of COVID-19 and whether we're prepared for our next pandemic.