AltWeeklies Wire
Houston's Space Problemnew
The Johnson Space Center used to be one of the most important parts of the space program. Thanks to budget cuts and a rudderless NASA, the Center has been lost in the shuffle.
Houston Press |
Dianna Wray |
04-23-2014 |
Science
Health Care Consumer, Beware: They're Called 'Limited Insurance Plans' for a Reasonnew
The real problem with limited insurance plans appears to be the way they're marketed. Like the rent-to-own or payday-loan industries, these types of insurance agencies seem to make their money off the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
07-21-2009 |
Science
Cancer Doctor Sees Himself as a Crusading Research, Not a Quacknew
Stanislaw Burzynski has treated thousands of people from all over the world, so why can't he get FDA approval?
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
01-06-2009 |
Science
What Happens When Chronically Ill Kids Grow Upnew
Physically disabled young adults who weren't supposed to live this long find themselves hemmed in by an unprepared heath care system.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
07-01-2008 |
Science
Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospitalnew
Go to this private psychiatric facility, and you might be helped. Or you might be shut in a room all alone and end up like Amanda, with a broken arm. Or dead.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
05-13-2008 |
Science
Do You Have Multiple Personality Disorder?new
The resurgence of interest in multiple personality disorder, clinically labeled "dissociative identity disorder," could be a good thing if it spreads awareness and shows people there is a solution. Or, it could mean a whole new generation of delusional people will be diagnosed with a disorder that doesn't exist, and they won't get the help they need.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
04-22-2008 |
Science
Toxic Town: Suffer the Childrennew
Carcinogen samples from local schools are off the charts.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Toxic Town: Birth Defectsnew
Critics say contamination from the tie plant caused severe problems for these babies.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Toxic Town: Cancer and Birth Defects in Somerville, Texasnew
In Somerville, chances are far better than normal that you will die of cancer or give birth to a deformed baby.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
12-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Death at West Oaks Hospitalnew
Two men went into a walled-in courtyard at a mental hospital -- one came out alive.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
10-30-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fighting for Air: Drowning and the Heimlich Maneuvernew
Most doctors say the Heimlich maneuver should not be used to save drowning victims -- so why does professor John Hunsucker continue to teach it to lifeguards?
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
10-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Doctor Charges $1,500 Annual Fee to AIDS Patientsnew
Dr. Shannon Ray Schrader, a visible presence in the fight against AIDS in Houston, has notified his 1,500 or so AIDS patients that he's making the drastic change to his practice.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Baby Bluesnew
Lisa Collins took the Paxil her doctor prescribed -- there was supposed to be no problem with her continuing it during her pregnancy, but now it seems there was.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
09-19-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The White Coat Clubnew
Women complain that doctors get away with pretty much anything.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
08-22-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Diary of a Mad Mannew
The rights and wrongs of independent life for the mentally ill are played out at Pecan Village Apartments.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
05-16-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
