Haley Hernandez
KPRC 2 Houston
Houston, TX, United States
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Doctors using brain surgery to improve symptoms of severe OCD
Researchers from around the world met Friday to discuss treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a brain surgery called deep brain stimulation (DBS). → Read More
Data showing increase in key metrics in rise of COVID-19 cases
It was this time last year we first heard anything about the Delta variant of COVID-19. → Read More
COVID-19 cases are low, life returns to normal. Here’s why it’s safe
There is good news in the fight against coronavirus. As predicted, without enforcing any restrictions, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ran for three straight weeks without signs of surging COVID cases. Low transmission rates and high level of immunity are why the event (and all large scale events) are determined to be safer now. → Read More
Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to stop seizures faster in children
To study the best way to administer the seizure medication, midazolam, so that fewer children arrive at emergency departments with an ongoing seizure: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Houston Fire Department Emergency Services, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and UT Health are forming a study called PediDOSE to determine the best way to stop them. → Read More
EXPLAINER: Will you need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
We are coming up on six months since booster shots were first available and we know data indicates that three doses are better than two.So, does that mean a fourth dose is coming? → Read More
True crime dramas, murder mystery podcasts: The fascination revealed
There is a psychological reason we are all hooked to true crime dramas whether on TV or podcast. → Read More
New device offers hope to drug-resistant epilepsy patients
The device, RNC System, helped this Houston area man become seizure-free. → Read More
Vaping is hurting your teen’s chances of fighting coronavirus
As the pandemic continues, doctors have a better idea of who could suffer from COVID-19 and although kids and teens typically do well, they’re now finding those who have ever smoked cigarettes or e-cigarettes are seven times more likely to get the virus. → Read More
Real or not? Putting COVID-19 vaccine claims through the Trust Index
The coronavirus vaccine information war is heating up. Misinformation about a COVID-19 vaccine is growing and we still don’t even have one. We used our Truth Index to look into this debate and help clear up some confusion about a potential vaccine. → Read More
What are COVID-19 'super spreaders’ and why are church choir lofts on the list?
We are learning more each day about the spread of COVID-19. We know certain situations make the virus spread faster, but why? We are looking into COVID-19 super spread events and what you can learn from it to keep your family safe. → Read More
Why data shows asthma patients are not suffering from severe complications of coronavirus
According to the CDC, people with asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. However, that’s not what the data from sick people is reflecting. → Read More
5 tips to help keep your child safe when around water
Thirty-three children in Texas have died from drowning in 2019. → Read More
Beach bound? How to avoid germs at the beach
You may be thinking about heading to the beach for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but you still want to be safe. → Read More
Trust Index: Can masks increase CO2 levels?
There’s a lot of claims online that masks can decrease your oxygen level. Some stories even describe how people have fainted wearing masks or worse. Is this true? → Read More
Drinking more alcohol these days? You are not alone
If you have been drinking more alcohol during this coronavirus pandemic, you are not the only one. Overall, alcohol sales are up 55% compared to this time last year. → Read More
Psoriasis patients experiencing flare-ups during COVID-19 pandemic
Although scientists still don’t know exactly what causes psoriasis, stress is a well-known trigger, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. → Read More
How to avoid germs while working out at the gym
From full coverage gloves to social distancing while working out, people are getting used to new rules at the gyms. While you may be cautious about returning to the gym, there are a few things you can do to avoid germs. → Read More
Would you buy a personal sneeze guard to prevent sickness during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sneeze guards are those plexiglass stands between you and the cashier to keep away respiratory droplets that could come from coughing, sneezing and talking. → Read More
Trust Index: Is Hydroxychloroquine safe for COVID-19 use?
We are looking into the much talked about drug that some believe can help in the fight against coronavirus. President Trump surprised many people by saying he’s taking the drug. We wanted to put the drug claims to the Trust Index. → Read More
New possible coronavirus vaccine is showing promise, researchers say
There is some possible encouraging news on the coronavirus vaccine front. Drugmaker Moderna says early data from a small clinical trial shows people given the potential vaccine developed antibodies against the virus. → Read More