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!
Houston man celebrates American with Disabilities Act after helping develop it
A man from Houston has spent his entire adult life advocating for people with disabilities. During the final week of July, he's celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans Disability Act, which he helped bring to life.
Prescriptions and OTCs could make you sick in the heat
While we're all dealing with one of the hottest summers on record, taking certain medications can put you at risk of suffering even more from extreme heat.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Houston man thankful wife kept faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle
A Houston man is grateful for his wife who helped him keep the faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle. Now he's sharing the warning signs he ignored in the hopes another man benefits.
Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers
Heather Meza shared her journey of finally getting a diagnosis for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.
Patients complaining of ‘filler face’ have fillers removed in record numbers
A plastic surgeon in Houston says now one of the trends in her office is repairing over-filled faces.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death
A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.
Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him
A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.
Para-athlete in Kingwood turns his disability into opportunity
A young man from Ukraine just completed his seventh marathon in a wheelchair! A family from Kingwood adopted him when he was 15 years old and help support his valiant efforts.
Retired teacher now sharing lessons with adults about preventing a stroke
Terri Valiare suffered a life-changing health crisis while having a fun night out on the town. She was diagnosed with what is often the most devastating form of stroke, a hemorrhagic stroke, or brain bleed.
Houston woman becomes nurse in honor of her beloved mother
We're highlighting a local nurse this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and become a nurse.