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.
FDA approves drug that can slow early-stage Alzheimer's
A promising Alzheimer's drug is now getting fast-tracked by the FDA. Dr. Paul E. Schulz, the leading neurologist with UTHealth Houston and the McGovern School of Medicine, explains the benefits of Leqembi.
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.
Houstonians compete in Wheelchair Rugby World Games
Two men from Houston whose lives were changed forever by car crashes decades apart met through TIRR Memorial Hermann. Now, they've joined forces to build one of the strongest wheelchair rugby teams in the world.
Houston hospital pampers nurses during major nursing shortage
Texas is the second-hardest hit state by the nursing shortage. So HCA Houston Healthcare teamed up with the University of Houston to address the problem.
Texas A&M student from Houston recovers from catastrophic snowboarding accident
A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.
Possible new treatment on the horizon for common form of dementia
A Houston-area man is sharing his journey with a type of dementia, that is often misdiagnosed. Researchers at UTHealth Houston tell us, for the first time, they could be on the brink of a successful treatment to reverse the disease.
Katy man tries to help others while battling debilitating disease
A Katy man is working with UTHealth Houston to try to find a cure for Huntington's Disease, a potentially fatal genetic disorder.
Former NFL player Joe Barksdale diagnosed with adult autism
Former NFL player Joe Barksdale says he could never really figure himself out until he watched a movie portraying a professional with autism. He and his wife had that "aha moment" that maybe he did, too.
Getting campy with patients from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
A sense of normalcy is what young patients from the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital have been experiencing at summer camp
South Dakota family puts faith in Houston surgeon to save son with brain tumor
Daniel and Shalena Zeller sure are thankful for the Texas Medical Center and say it will always hold a warm place in their hearts!