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Doctors in The Woodlands are now treating debilitating pain with amniotic fluid to help patients self-heal. Melissa Wilson met with a professional boxer who says it helped him get back in the ring.

Alcohol-related deaths have doubled in the U.S. in the past two decades, according to a new study. Some of the greatest increases were found among women, especially white women. Dr. Ned Snyder, Chief of GI at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic stopped by Houston's Morning Show to discuss the new study and ways to consume alcoholic beverages.

Houston's Morning Show anchor Melissa Wilson

A new state-of-the-art procedure at Renew Body Contouring and MedSpa is tightening skin non-invasively, yet has similar results to plastic surgery.

Upper lid ptosis or "droopy eyelid" can be repaired by surgery. It requires not only surgical precision to deal with weak and malformed eye muscles that are very small to begin with but also because we are using malformed or poorly formed tissue to create eyelid opening while achieving symmetry with the other normal side. A young local girl who was struggling with the condition had a successful surgery by Oculoplastic Surgeon Sami Mirwat at Houston Oculofacial.

With an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow or beat in an irregular way. An electrophysiologist discusses how to recognize arrhythmia, risk factors and when to see a doctor.

New year, new you! We're taking a look at some of the top recommendations for a healthier 2020.

A new state law in the new year aims to protect Texans from big surprises in their medical bills.

Emergency rooms can be stressful, not just for patients, but also for caretakers. Houston Methodist Hospital recognizes that and is making sure their employees get a peaceful break to help strengthen their mental health. They're doing this through a Rejuvenation Station in their E.R. in the Texas Medical Center.

Many people may be heading home for the holidays to visit their parents. It's a time where you may start to realize mom and dad are starting to need a little bit of help. Here is some advice on what to look out for in older relatives.

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. There are several different viruses, and one, in particular, is causing some concern to doctors.

With the season comes cooler temperatures. That can mean drier skin. We have tips for avoiding dry, flaky skin.

'A Shelter for Cancer Families has a new property near the Texas Medical Center that is a free, home-away-from-home for cancer patients and their families. It's not just a home it's also a support system.

Holiday deal hunting can be hectic and it can be easy to overdo it. Dr. Asim Shah with Baylor College of Medicine talks about what it means to be a "shopaholic" and how to prevent it, especially at this time of year.

FOX 26 is proud to partner with the Houston Health Department for its I am Life campaign. Ambassador Armando Villegas talks about the concept of "U" equals "U" and why the campaign is so important.

Dr. Biren Patel, a psychiatrist with Kelsey Seybold Clinic, talks with Melissa Wilson about the rise in illnesses and deaths among teens associated with vaping and what may be behind the potentially dangerous behavior.