KUHF Health and Science Podcast

New Strategy To Get Men To The Doctor: Free Haircuts And Food

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:43:00 +0000

Compared to women, men are notoriously bad about visiting the doctor and getting preventive check-ups and tests. When it comes to young men, and when you’re talking about testing for sexually-transmitted diseases, the discomfort and taboos only intensify.

Houston Experts Say Gene Patent Ruling A 'Win' For Cancer Patients

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:31:00 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gene patents could have a big impact on cancer treatment. Cancer researchers at MD Anderson — and local experts in biotechnology — have praised the decision.

Use Of Artificial Testosterone Triples Among Men Over 40

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:47:00 +0000

A new study shows the number of men over 40 who are taking testosterone has more than tripled since 2001. A researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston says the rise in prescriptions parallels an increase in marketing that centers on a problem called "low T."

Border Crossing Deaths Rise In Texas

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:54:00 +0000

A new report looks at the number of migrants who die while attempting to cross the border from Mexico into Texas. The border deaths in Texas now exceed the deaths in Arizona for the first time. And activists say something must be done to identify the bodies left behind.

Teenage Pregnancy In Decline, But Texas Still #1 For 'Repeat' Teen Births

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Thu, 30 May 2013 06:30:00 +0000

It's hard enough having one teen pregnancy, but what happens when you have two or more?

Health of Seniors In Texas: 39th Out Of 50 States

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:34:00 +0000

A healthcare foundation has released its first-ever ranking of the health of senior citizens across the United States. Texas ranked 39 out of 50 states, about where it ranks for the health status of younger residents.

Why A Houston Leukemia Doctor Is Calling Out Drug Companies

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Tue, 28 May 2013 06:30:00 +0000

More than 100 leukemia experts from around the world have signed an opinion piece objecting to the high prices of cancer drugs. The letter appeared in a prominent medical journal and was drafted by Dr. Hagop Kantarjian, the head of the leukemia department at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

State Will Spend $5 Million To Help Mentally Ill Inmates In Harris County Jail

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 27 May 2013 05:07:00 +0000

The state of Texas has agreed to send Harris County $5 million to help stop the warehousing of mentally ill people inside the county jail. It's part of the new state budget, which includes more spending on mental health treatment for the next two years.

What's Inside The New Manual For Psychiatry?

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Psychiatry will reach a historic milestone tomorrow, with the national release of a new diagnostic manual. It’s the most important book in the field of mental health, determining what types of mental illnesses get diagnosed and perhaps more importantly, whether and how insurance will reimburse for treatment of mental illness.

Options Narrow In Legislature For Helping Low-Income, Uninsured Adult Texans

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:52:00 +0000

A bipartisan bill that would have created health insurance for some uninsured adult Texans has failed in the Texas House. Now the bill's supporters are looking for other legislative solutions before the session ends in two weeks.

Report: Texas Kids Benefit From Child-Focused State Spending, and Suffer When Spending Drops

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:59:00 +0000

A new report out this week looks at the public money that Texas spends on kids. The report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities in Austin shows that when the state invests in children's education, health, and nutrition, the money is actually making a difference.

Rice Team Nabs Major Inventor’s Prize

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Two professors of bioengineering at Rice University are the winners of a $100,000 prize for global innovation. Although they are free to spend it as they wish, the two women have decided to use the money to help premature babies in Malawi.

Baylor Opens Eighth Health Clinic For Teens

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Baylor College of Medicine has opened another health clinic for Houston teenagers, and it's the third one that is based at a high school.

Why Catholic Hospital Chain Wants In On The Houston Market

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:11:00 +0000

Houstonians in the healthcare community are still digesting the news that St. Luke's Episcopal Health System will be sold to a large Catholic hospital chain based in Colorado.

State Legislators Release Grim Statistics On Texas Versus Other States

cfeibel@kuhf.org (KUHF Radio) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:30:00 +0000

A group of Texas legislators has released a report ranking Texas against other states on several key measures such as health, education and the environment. The Lone Star state lags behind on several crucial ingredients needed for long-term prosperity.