KHOU - News - Health http://www.khou.com/news/health RSS Feed for KHOU - News - Health en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:46 GMT Free clinics tied to health care debate http://www.khou.com/news/health/Free-clinics-tied-to-health-care-debate-70620852.html A nonprofit group’s campaign to hold free medical clinics for the uninsured in three states is turning into a not-so-subtle jab at moderate Democrats to support their party’s efforts to reform health care. Health care bill faces crucial Senate vote Saturday night http://www.khou.com/news/health/Health-care-bill-faces-crucial-Senate-vote-Saturday-night--70714282.html Texans can check Web site to locate swine flu vaccinations http://www.khou.com/news/health/Texans-can-check-Web-site-for-swine-flu-vaccine-70668407.html The Texas health department is making a flu vaccine locator available on its Web site—TexasFlu.org—to help people find the vaccines for both seasonal flu and swine flu. Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps http://www.khou.com/news/health/Report-20-somethings-can-go-2-years-between-Paps-70619147.html First mammograms. Now—in an apparent coincidence—Pap smears. Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits http://www.khou.com/news/health/medical-malpractice-lawsuits-health-care-costs-70460432.html Most Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care, says an Associated Press poll. Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice http://www.khou.com/news/health/Task-force-doctor-stands-by-mammogram-advice--70460542.html A member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task force’s report, saying Thursday that it was based on the most up-to-date, accurate information available. Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found http://www.khou.com/news/health/PG-recalls-Vicks-nasal-spray-after-bacteria-found-70529517.html The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. Houston mom claims her 4-year-old was terrorized at dentist http://www.khou.com/news/health/Houston--70342972.html The dentist told Manning that because of her son’s cavities, they were going to put caps in his mouth, but she never expected the procedure to go the way it did. Study raises new questions about cholesterol drugs http://www.khou.com/news/health/Study-raises-new-questions-about-cholesterol-drugs--70252032.html Two cholesterol drugs still taken by millions of Americans are the subject of concern for a second time, according to a new study. Saturday night set for initial health care vote http://www.khou.com/news/health/Saturday-night-set-for-initial-health-care-vote-70620657.html The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for tomorrow night.