Former tennis star overcomes traumatic brain injury after told he wouldn't walk, talk again
Kel Mabatah, 36, was attacked and beaten during a visit to see family in Nigeria but after four brain surgeries and years of intense therapy with teammates at Memorial Hermann after doctors initially told him he may never walk or talk again.
Kel Mabatah, 36, was attacked and beaten during a visit to see family in Nigeria but after four brain surgeries and years of intense therapy with teammates at Memorial Hermann after doctors initially told him he may never walk or talk again.
Houston man overcomes traumatic brain injury, becomes bodybuilder
Kel Mabatah was told he would never walk or talk again after a traumatic brain injury due to being attacked while visiting family in Nigeria. After four risky brain surgeries, he's pushed himself to take care of his body and has become a professional bodybuilder. FOX 26's Jonathan Martin speaks more with Mabatah about his journey and his 'Kel Strong' Foundation.
Kel Mabatah was told he would never walk or talk again after a traumatic brain injury due to being attacked while visiting family in Nigeria. After four risky brain surgeries, he's pushed himself to take care of his body and has become a professional bodybuilder. FOX 26's Jonathan Martin speaks more with Mabatah about his journey and his 'Kel Strong' Foundation.
National Diabetes Awareness Month: Symptoms, treatment, important information
It's National Diabetes Awareness Month. Ty Gipson shares his experience with the disease that affects millions of adults and children. Dr. Archana Sadhu, an endocrinologist with Houston Methodist, shares important information.
It's National Diabetes Awareness Month. Ty Gipson shares his experience with the disease that affects millions of adults and children. Dr. Archana Sadhu, an endocrinologist with Houston Methodist, shares important information.
Multiple sclerosis symptoms and diagnosis
Nearly a million people are living with multiple sclerosis in the United States, according to the National MS Society. It has garnered national attention with stars like Christina Applegate revealing their diagnosis. Dr. Taimur Malik with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates gives us an overview of MS.
Nearly a million people are living with multiple sclerosis in the United States, according to the National MS Society. It has garnered national attention with stars like Christina Applegate revealing their diagnosis. Dr. Taimur Malik with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates gives us an overview of MS.
Thanksgiving & your skin: How to stay glowing this holiday
Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology shares advice for keeping glowing, healthy skin this Thanksgiving.
Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology shares advice for keeping glowing, healthy skin this Thanksgiving.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss from loud music, venues, study suggests
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
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.
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.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Texas City community joins together to support young boy with stage 3 cancer
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Community helping raise funds for young boy with cancer
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Doctor discusses dangers of "over-drinking"
JAMA Network Open published a recent study showing that nearly 1 in 5 deaths of people ages 20 to 49 years old are from excessive alcohol in the US. Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic discusses some of these dangers.
JAMA Network Open published a recent study showing that nearly 1 in 5 deaths of people ages 20 to 49 years old are from excessive alcohol in the US. Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic discusses some of these dangers.
Jennifer Aniston reveals infertility, IVF journey: 'I was throwing everything at it'
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."