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Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.

He says his jaw is deteriorating, but he can't find medical care, since he doesn't have insurance. He feels like he's stuck in a vicious cycle because he hasn't been able to find a job because of his appearance, which further escalates the problem that he can't get health insurance.

Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Last year, a Houston-area girl started complaining of back pain. A few months later, she stood up and couldn't walk. She hasn't let that stop her from playing the sport she loves from her wheelchair.

A Houston-area woman who suffers from dry eye disease for decades talks about how a new treatment quickly stopped her pain thanks to amniotic tissue from new mothers who donate their placenta after their baby is born.

A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job. It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine.

A mother from the Galena Park area is thrilled to be home for the holidays. Last year at this time, she was in the hospital fighting for her life and on a transplant list because of COVID-19.

Mothers Against Cancer is a powerful group of moms in northeast Houston who share common experiences and a common mission. Their children have suffered from cancer, and now they want to help make sure other families don't have to endure that pain.

Five years ago, Stephanie had recently graduated from college, was enjoying graduate school and was working as a substitute teacher. Then one morning, on her way to work, another driver veered into her lane and slammed into her car head-on.

A prominent spine surgeon in Houston suffered a devastating injury in a bicycle crash at Memorial Park in 2019 that cracked his helmet, broke his back, and he was never expected to move his arms or legs again. With a lot of determination and concentration, he is now able to move his arms.

Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.

We talked to several patients who have benefited from treatment at UT Physician's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, especially through clinical trials, with the very latest treatments.

He was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live - six years ago. Doctors believe his high standard of care, his faith, and all the love and family support he received packed a powerful punch in his miraculous recovery.

A man from Richmond in Fort Bend County got shocking news when he went in for a knee replacement. Routine blood work came back raising suspicions of cancer.

Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.