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Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

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Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Texas lawmakers are examining rising health care costs as Houston- and Galveston-area families face growing financial strain and one of the nation’s highest uninsured rates.

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

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Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

Galveston is experiencing early-season heat and high humidity, with “feels-like” temperatures near 90 degrees prompting health warnings about dehydration and heat-related illness.

New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

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New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch are recruiting thousands of Galveston County residents for a long-term cardiovascular study to understand how lifestyle, environment, and other factors shape heart health.

UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

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UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

The University of Texas Medical Branch has begun enrolling thousands of participants in the Galveston Heart Study, a long-term research initiative examining how cardiovascular health, brain function, and aging are connected.

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

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UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch has launched a $9.5 million partnership with the Blue Zones Project to promote healthier lifestyles and longer lifespans for Galveston residents.

Midnight births welcome 2026 in the Houston area

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Midnight births welcome 2026 in the Houston area

Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's Hospital, and St. Luke's Health welcomed healthy newborns in 2026 within minutes of the New Year.

Health and Wellness

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

UTMB launches large-scale heart study to track aging and brain health

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Midnight births welcome 2026 in the Houston area

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