Raven Ambers
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How you can help your children cope during hurricane event, pandemic
Several studies show mental health challenges among children have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Now some mental health experts fear a potential natural disaster could heighten fear and anxiety for children. → Read More
Texas-based company gets EPA approval for COVID-killing disinfectant
A Texas-based company has become the first in the U.S. to get federal approval for an antiviral disinfectant designed to continuously kill COVID-19. → Read More
UHD researcher sheds light on COVID-19 impact to commercial truck drivers
Research in Houston revealed an issue that could put strain on the trucking industry, which has been relied on now more than ever. → Read More
Risk for depression among US workers up 102%, study shows
According to data from Total Brain's Mental Health Index, the risk for depression for working adults rose 31% from June to July as COVID-19 cases began to surge again across many parts of the U.S. → Read More
Breast cancer survivor warns others not to miss mammogram screenings during COVID-19
After nearly missing her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, Charlene Upshaw is warning others to make sure they don't make the same mistake and get screened even during this pandemic. → Read More
Researchers say not enough minorities participating in COVID-19 vaccine trials
With many trials taking place to find a COVID-19 vaccine, researchers say they need a more diverse set of trial volunteers,. Out of 350,000 people registered, only 10 perfect are Black or Latinx. → Read More
Delayed cancer diagnoses could result in 10,000 excess deaths, study says
The National Cancer Institute estimates that delayed diagnoses due to the pandemic could result in 10,000 additional deaths from breast and colorectal cancer in the next 10 years. → Read More
CDC says mental health challenges and substance use are going up due to pandemic
A new report from the CDC shows more than 40% of U.S. adults have faced at least one type of serious mental health challenge as a result of the pandemic. → Read More
Health experts worry remote learning could lead to childhood obesity
As the pandemic carries on and millions of children return to online schooling, doctors say students are at higher risk of excessive weight gain that could lead to obesity. → Read More
Ophthalmologists anticipate rise in eye strain as students start online learning
Ophthalmologists say long periods of time spent in front of laptops or tablets can lead to tired, dry eyes, headaches, and blurry vision. → Read More
Friendswood restaurant owners investigated for DWIs claim harassment from police
Two Friendswood restaurant owners investigated for DWIs connected to their establishment claim they are targets of police harassment. → Read More
Experts concerned COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective for obese people
As clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine move forward, some experts are worried it may not be as effective for obese people, which includes more than a third of Americans. → Read More
What small businesses can do if they're in danger of closing
As the pandemic carries on, many businesses across the country are still fighting to keep their doors open now that money from the federal government is drying up. → Read More
You could get in trouble for getting mysterious packages in mail
Contents of packages that pose a risk to U.S. agriculture or the environment are considered illegal and could land you with a steep fine under USDA regulations, but there are ways to avoid it. → Read More
Mom claims 3-year-old son with autism was kicked off flight for refusing to wear a mask
A Houston mother claims she and her two children were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight after her three-year-old son with autism refused to wear a mask. → Read More
Black, Hispanics make up 80% of Americans who are at risk of evictions
The Aspen Institute reports also shows that Black and Hispanics make up 80% of Americans who are currently facing eviction. → Read More
Two Texas companies named best employers for women to work in U.S. by Forbes
Forbes business magazine surveyed 45,000 women working for companies with more than 1,000 workers across 31 industries. → Read More
Doctors say hair loss and vertigo possibly long-term COVID-19 symptoms
Survivors and doctors are already pinpointing possible long-term side effects of the coronavirus, including fatigue, headaches and vertigo. → Read More
Scientists learn why COVID-19 causes loss of smell
A team of Harvard Medical School researchers believe they discovered why COVID-19 causes loss of smell or anosmia. → Read More
COVID-19 can spread in air if schools don't have proper AC, report says
A report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office shows around 41% of school districts across the country need to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in more than half of their schools. → Read More