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Haley Hernandez

Houston

Health Reporter at KPRC-TV (Houston, TX)

#KPRC2 Health Reporter, OU Sooner, boxer & former NBC Page. I shamelessly act like a tourist, always love my dog & occasionally do crazy things for TV.

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  • 1 week ago | click2houston.com | Haley Hernandez

    The first year of life is critical for brain development, with the brain forming new connections at an astonishing rate of one million per second. The caregiver’s ability to interact with their children and stimulate these neural connections is essential. Dr. Quianta Moore, Executive Director of the Hackett Center for Mental Health has researched early childhood development and created a program to help children succeed. The program is called Brain Builders.

  • 2 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Haley Hernandez

    HOUSTON – Houstonians are at high risk for skin cancer simply because we are exposed to the sun year-round. SEE ALSO: Living in Houston may make you more prone to cataractsWith more than five million Americans diagnosed with skin cancer each year, experts emphasize that early detection is crucial. The message from doctors is clear: when it comes to skin cancer, prevention and early detection are key.

  • 2 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Haley Hernandez

    Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:18 PMSign up for our Newsletters Click2Houston Community Events Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:18 PMHarvard Health says “leaky gut” is not a clinical diagnosis, but it’s a condition that breaks down the intestinal lining, allowing partially digested food, toxins, and microbes to escape their enclosed barrier.

  • 3 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Haley Hernandez

    Published: May 27, 2025 at 8:45 AMThe dream of having a child remains financially out of reach for many Americans struggling with infertility. That could change as the Trump administration considers new policies to make fertility treatments more accessible and affordable. One in six people face infertility challenges, and while many insurance plans cover diagnosis, they often don’t cover treatment.

  • 3 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Haley Hernandez

    Published: May 23, 2025 at 6:52 AMThe Friday before Memorial Day is dubbed “Don’t FRY Day” by the Environmental Protection Agency. As people prepare to enjoy the sunshine this weekend, it’s crucial to remember the importance of protecting their skin. RELATED: How to protect yourself and your kids from heat stroke during this Houston heatwaveSensitive areas of the skin are more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer.

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Haley Hernandez
Haley Hernandez @KPRC2Haley
13 May 21

RT @StefaniePeeler: Thanks to @KPRC2Haley for coming out to Houston Methodist Willowbrook to share the good news from our #NICU! We are now…

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Haley Hernandez @KPRC2Haley
7 May 21

RT @PeterHotez: Many thanks ⁦@KPRC2Haley⁩ ⁦@KPRC2⁩ for highlighting our work this evening for Houston, Texas, USA, and world https://t.co/O…

Haley Hernandez
Haley Hernandez @KPRC2Haley
8 Apr 21

RT @MelissaChenMD: Thank you @KPRC2Haley for letting me bring awareness to potential side effect of the #CovidVaccine for our patients! #en…