Understanding your heart's calcium score, why it's important
As Heart Awareness Month unfolds, local cardiologist Dr. Khaled Khalaf sheds light on the significance of knowing your heart's calcium score and how testing can be beneficial.
Breast cancer treatment advancements emerge from Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is at the forefront of advancements in breast cancer treatment by pioneering a "right-sizing surgery", potentially eliminating the need for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for patients with early stage ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
MySpot in Houston helping children and adults with autism
There is a supportive learning environment in Houston that accepts health insurance, offering care for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, like autism.
How to strengthen your gut to improve your health
Since the gut affects every organ in the body, it's important to understand what the gut entails.
Houston man desperately seeking help for open wound after gunshot
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.
University of Houston researchers working on anti-fentanyl vaccine
Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Houston-area girl unexpectedly can't walk, now rocking wheelchair basketball
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.
Placentas helping treat dry eye disease, other cornea problems
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.
Free health care in Houston leads to free education plus a job
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.
Young Galena Park mother survives double lung transplant from COVID
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.
Houston-area group Mothers Against Cancer unite to fight childhood cancer
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.
Young Houston woman on a five year healing journey after head-on crash
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.
Houston spine surgeon with quadriplegia spreads hope after moving his arms
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.
Houston man sells birria tacos to help pay parents' medical bills
Luis Ibarwen began selling birria tacos at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar in Houston to help his parents pay expensive medical bills.
UT Physician's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center treating patients in Houston
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.
'Miracle': Man surviving brain cancer 6 years after he was given weeks to live
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.
Knee replacement turns into discovery of prostate cancer
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.
PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
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.