Vitamin M

Texas Medical Center Orchestra Prescribes Music for the Heart and Mind

Houston is both a medical city and a music city, and since 2000 this organization has proven that it’s possible to hold both careers simultaneously.

02/07/2025 By Jef Rouner

Best in Care

Houston’s Top Doctors

In need of a medical specialist? Here are Houston's best cardiologists, pediatricians, gynecologists, and more, as chosen by their peers.

09/17/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Growth Mindset

Texas Medical Center’s Venture Fund Is Opening Doors

Thanks to this Houston-based initiative, health care startups have support to test-run their innovative ideas.

08/13/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Health

Harris and Surrounding Counties Working to Mitigate Monkeypox

With cases in Texas steadily rising, learn how to protect yourself.

09/06/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Market Watch

5 Homes Listed for Under $400K in Houston

Home prices have reached a median of over $400,000, but we found five homes in Houston below the average listing price.

07/27/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

In Bloom

Blossom Hotel Opens In Houston With Something For Every Traveler

The hotel is a tribute to both Houston and Asian culture.

02/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Blooming into town

Houston Welcomes New Boutique Hotel in Heart of the City

Blossom Hotel Houston opens its doors in the Medical Center.

11/15/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

More money more scrubs

Houston Based Medical Uniform Retailer Wins $25,000 Grant at Pitch Competition

The award was presented by the National Urban League and Courvoisier Cognac.

10/11/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

Very Houston News

The Medical Center’s Spires Are Gone, But Spanish Village Is Saved

Plus, why we’re thunder-stuck.

07/16/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Healing Harmonies

The Texas Medical Center Orchestra Prescribes the Medicine With Virtual Performance Saturday

Artistic Director Libi Lebel chats about bringing hope, healing, and unity to H-Town through music.

11/06/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

No, Wait, November?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Nov 6–8

Country stylings, printmaking, and dance on film.

11/06/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Top Doctors 2020

An Old Tuberculosis Vaccine Might Be the Key to Fighting Covid-19

Dr. Jeffrey D. Cirillo and scientists at Texas A&M are researching the century-old treatment.

09/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Code Covid

Life on the Frontlines: The Nurses Fighting for Your Lives During the Pandemic

Health care workers speak about the challenges of working in a world ravaged by COVID-19.

05/25/2020 Photography by Arturo Olmos By Timothy Malcolm and Emma Schkloven

Connections

A Houston-trained Doctor's Advice from a COVID-19 Hotspot in Italy

An immunologist describes the epidemic he has been facing in Milan.

04/09/2020 By Dianna Wray

Good Morning

Food News: Popular Barbecue Spot Serves Up Breakfast Tacos

Plus, one of Houston's most popular restaurants puts a food truck in the Galleria area.

01/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Year in Review

Your Favorite Outdoors Coverage of 2019

Running trails, a new BMX park, and asps gone wild (eek).

12/27/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Year in Review

Our 10 Best Travel Stories of 2019

Catch up on our most-read travel blogs of the year.

12/26/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Oopsie

The Texas Medical Center Accidentally Created a Venomous Caterpillar Outbreak

Bird netting created a wonderland for tree asps.

09/11/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Top Doctors

5 Incredible Medical Breakthroughs That Happened Right Here in Houston

At the Texas Medical Center, near-miracles happen every day.

07/22/2019 Edited by Dianna Wray

Restaurant Review

At Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine and Hu's Cooking, Bold Interpretations of Classic Cuisines

Indian and Chinese food get a refresh at these standout eateries.

07/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm