At NexGenEsis in Houston, Texas, doctors help their patients find relief from pain by turning on the body's healing power using regenerative medicine. For Dorian Castro, this meant he was able to take his life back

Ann Wright from Spring, Texas, has embarked on a transformative health journey. She has successfully shed 10 pounds and feels more motivated than ever. Her secret? A groundbreaking, noninvasive laser treatment for weight loss, courtesy of the experts at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

Lagoonfest has now transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch of sorts! That’s right, the 12-acre lagoon is now aglow with Pumpkin Lights. Picture massive, lit-up jack-o’-lanterns showcasing designs ranging from dinosaurs and sea creatures to favorite characters from iconic Halloween films. You will find fun for the whole family! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp jumped at the opportunity to visit Lagoonfest and check out the Pumpkins Lights set up.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which emphasizes the importance of incorporating mammograms into one’s yearly health regimen. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Kenny Sam, a Breast Radiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, who shared insights on the correct approach to mammography. The discussion is rich with valuable information, from whether to forego deodorant on the day of the test to the best attire and the optimal time of the month to schedule a mammogram.

It may come as no surprise after the summer we have just experienced, but did you know that here in Houston, we are nearly three times more likely to experience a power outage than the average American? When the Derecho whipped through Brandon Seidel's neighborhood in The Heights, thanks to Sunrun, his family's lights stayed on while everyone else was in the dark.

Anyone who has been on the diet train knows that keeping the weight off long-term is often the most challenging part. Brenda Cerrato from Spring, Texas, has not just lost the weight but has kept it off, and she says it is all thanks to the weight loss program at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

It always feels good to give, and Reliant customers have the power to do just that without doing much more than switching on a light with Reliant’s Choose To Give plan. When you enroll in a Choose To Give plan, your energy use helps fund charitable organizations in Texas, and Reliant has just added Texas Children's Hospital to the list!

Last week a brand-new restaurant opened at M-K-T Heights called Buttermilk Baby. Over the weekend, people lined up out the door for a chance to be among the first to get a taste of what is on the menu. Houston life reporter Melanie Camp took us inside Buttermilk Baby to show us what the hype is all about.

Innovative Lasers of Houston is dedicated to changing lives and assisting clients in hitting their health goals. The team at Houston Life recently visited their Galleria area clinic to explore the laser technology they credit in helping clients with their weight loss journey.

Dorian Castro’s quality of life was pretty much non-existent. Suffering nerve and lower back pain that hovered around a nine, he was worried his next steps toward finding relief would lead him to surgery. Then, he learned of the therapies available at NexGenEsis Healthcare.

On Friday, August 30th, Houston Life celebrated the grand opening of Angel Lagoon in Dayton, Texas. Designed as a beach club and an aqua adventure park, Angel Lagoon is the nation’s first public access lagoon, welcoming both day pass holders and community members. From swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon to riding the inflatable water slides or simply relaxing on the white sandy beaches and enjoying live music, Angel Lagoon has fun for the whole family! It even has the biggest bounce house park in Houston!

At Houston Life, we love teachers! This week, we teamed up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to highlight some amazing educators and show them back-to-school love as they return to school for the new year. On Friday, we celebrated Mr. Jose Razo, from North Shore Elementary, a school in Galena Park ISD.

Teachers can significantly impact their students’ lives and often give more than they receive. This week on Houston Life, we celebrate teachers throughout the greater Houston area by teaming up with our friends from Shell Federal Credit Union to deliver surprise gift baskets. San Jacinto Kindergarten teacher Ms. Kaileigh Dempsey was our Tuesday honoree!

Ms. Nealey was in the middle of teaching class when the Houston Life camera burst in to surprise the second grade teacher. Tearing up over the honor, Ms. Nealey said it was wonderful to be recognized for her work in the classroom.

Heart disease is a big killer for those of us in the United States so what if you could look inside your body and check your heart health spotting trouble before symptoms start? Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire, Texas, takes the most advanced body scanning technology in the country and makes it available to anyone who wants to take their health into their own hands.

It has been nearly 6 weeks since Hurricane Beryl and many Houstonians are still cleaning up the mess. Local business frontier services have been on the frontline helping people after disaster strikes.

If your legs feel heavy, achy, or even swollen throughout the day that is not just something that comes with age. Dr. Tonie Reincke of Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land said these symptoms could be signs of something more serious, like vein disease.

Reeshemia Flonnery from Humble, Texas is on a health journey that she says incorporates a non-invasive weight loss solution involving lasers. Learn how she lost almost 15 pounds after only eight sessions.

The FDA explains on its website that when a drug is in shortage, compounding pharmacies may be able to prepare a compounded version if they meet certain Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements. As of May 2023, Ozempic and Wegovy are both listed on the FDA’s Drug Shortages list, and as a result, Houston-based Empower Pharmacy began offering compounded GLP ones. So what does this mean and what do you need to know?

Internationally renowned pastor Jerry Eze arrived in Houston on Thursday, July 25. In town from Nigeria, the lead pastor of Streams of Joy International will once again lead the NSPPD America Prayer Conference. Last year tens of thousands of worshipers crowded into the George R Brown Convention Center for the prayer conference. Pastor Eze took time out ahead of the conference to show Houston life’s Melanie Camp behind the scenes as his team prepares for this year’s event.

Charles Blake from Humble, T.X. is on a health journey that incorporates a non-invasive weight loss solution that uses laser technology. Blake's journey is just beginning but he says he has already lost almost 17 pounds in just three weeks, and he credits the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston for helping him succeed.

Trae Tha Truth gives back to the city he loves during Traeday Weekend 2024

There are a lot of internet providers available to us here in Houston but how do you know you are signed up to the right one and getting the best deal? HighSpeedInternet.com provides a way for you to search a better deal on the most reliable internet connection available to you and helps you compare your options.

If you are tired of trying fad diets that do not work, then you might want to take a look at this innovative weight loss technology at Innovative Lasers of Houston that aims to help you lose weight with the help of lasers.

Perhaps you are thinking now is a great time to move ahead with those yard upgrades you have always wanted. Randy Riser is a sales and design trainer with System Pavers, and we invited him into the Houston Life studio to get some advice on the process of turning any backyard into an outdoor oasis. Watch the video above to learn more.

To kickoff the event Houston Life’s Melanie Camp visited The Lymbar in Houston’s Ion District near Midtown to chat with owner and Executive Chef David Cordúa and sample the menu. The Lymbar is back for their second Latin Restaurant Weeks and this year they have focused on delicious lunch and dinner deals that will have your mouth watering!

Captain America and Lady Liberty are Headed to Houston for Kidpendence Day at Children’s Museum Houston. Celebrate July Fourth with a red, white and boom!

Lagoonfest in Texas City is a great place to celebrate July Fourth! Bring the family, meet up with friends which ever way you plan the day fun is on the cards. Think live music all day, fun on and in the water, cocktails and cabanas, a drone show at 9 p.m. This is where you want to be this Independence Day.

If you grew up in Houston, think back, can you remember a time when you did not see a Star Furniture showroom around? It is likely you cannot because chances are, Star Furniture has been around a lot longer than you have and this year they celebrate 112 years in business!

You may have heard of Termite Watkins, the Houston-born boxer who turned pro in 1974. He earned his nickname, Termite, because growing up his family was in the pest control business. Now, Termite has retired from boxing and he is getting back into the business after buying Coastal Fumigators.

The Millers signed up with Innovative Lasers of Houston just 7 weeks ago and already they have lost almost 50 pounds between them! They credit the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston for helping them reach their health goals.

June is Men’s Health Month and Dr. Olubayo Tojuola, a Memorial Hermann Medical Group urologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, came on Houston Life to dispel some common myths to promote better health practices for men.

Celebrate Father’s Day all weekend-long at Lagoonfest! Enjoy discounts on bourbon, special brunch items, free entry to the Lagoon with brunch, and a free concert.

Empower Pharmacy is a local success story. The Houston born business aims to innovate the healthcare industry and propel it into the future, all from its headquarters right here in Houston.

On Sage Road in the Galleria, you’ll find the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Houston showroom. This space takes the idea of a showroom to the next level. Think of it more as an experience where you’ll not only get an idea of how an appliance might look in your own home but you’ll get to see it in action. Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove corporate chef, Colin Shine explained that the showroom is “really a unique opportunity to show off our family of brands."

Becky Horstman, had come to a plateau on her weight loss journey and then the Cypress grandmother of three, learned about how the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston were helping people take their weight loss to the next level with the help of laser technology.

Houston Life took a tour of Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to see how simple it is to get a preventative CT scans to detect disease before symptoms appear.

Stephanie Osgood is a Houston-based matchmaker who helps busy Houstonians navigate the dating scene.

Did you know you can ride an infinite wave, inland, right here in the Houston area? The Flowrider is new to Lagoonfest and you do not even have to know how to surf to ride the wave!

It is the afternoon at Texas EquuSearch headquarters in Dickinson, Texas. Volunteers gather after a morning doing what they do best. “Today, we literally just got off of a search with Galveston County Sheriff’s Department in an apparent homicide case," said Texas EquuSearch Founder & CEO Tim Miller. Founded in August 2000, for almost as long, Texas Equusearch has been helping reunite families with missing loved ones. Miller knows what families are going through. His daughter Laura went missing in 1984 and it was 17 months before police accidently found her body.

For years, Houstonian Jeandell Arcelia was so uncomfortable with the way she looked, she didn't even like to take a photo. Then, she met the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston who she says helped her reach our goal weight and get her confidence back.

How a body scan can help you detect disease before symptoms start to show. We take a look at how that technology works.

Christy Content tried the usual fad diets but was never happy with the results until she started working with the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston. learn how she dropped four dress sizes in one month!

April 25 is National Plumbers Day and John Moore Services is putting our Houston plumbers to the test at the second annual Plumbing Olympics

There are many tools available to help you lose weight. At Innovative Lasers of Houston they use some of the latest technology including lasers to help people hit their health goals.

The team from the Institute of Antiaging visited the Houston Life studio to show how you can use Botox and under eye filler for facial balancing and to reduce dark circles under the eyes.

San Antonio is one of America’s most popular getaways and for us here is Houston, it is just an easy and fun road trip away.

Local Houston man, Paul Perez, struggled to reach his goal weight. Mobility issues limited his ability to exercise, “I can’t walk that long,” said Perez who signed up for laser treatments at Innovative Lasers just one month ago and so far, things are looking good!

Does grass die in winter? Is Bermuda grass a good for your Houston garden? Houston's Lawn Whisperer knows the answers and can help you get your lawn looking its best!

Al McClure is finding it is easy to keep the pounds down using lasers for weight loss along with support from the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

Along with the regular horse races at Sam Houston Race Park they like to spice things up a bit. Think ostrich racing, even astronaut racing, and something KPRC 2 anchor Sofia Ojeda and senior digital news producer Brittany Taylor were brave enough to try, the camel racing.

7 months after the birth of her third baby, Charlotte Davis from Cypress new it was time to focus on her. Turning to the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston, she is now on track to hitting her health goals.

People line up down Richmond Ave in Houston's Galleria area to treasure hunt premium vintage swag at VNTG SPLY. Owner, Chris Fox from Season 5 of "Love is Blind" took Houston Life's Melanie Camp on a tour of the store and shared tips on getting the best deals on premium vintage clothes.

Quick back check. How are you sitting right now? If you find that you are slouching, Dr. Philip Cordova says this is a sign, “something is wrong.” If your spine is working as it should be then you will want to be sitting with good posture. If you find that your posture needs improvement, Dr. Philip Cordova and Dr. Natalie Cordova can help.

Houston mom Sarah Ellis needed a cane to help her walk. Sometimes, she even had to use a wheelchair. Determined to find a solution, Ellis turned to the team at AK Pain & Spine Center and they introduced her to a therapy she says changed everything.

Sam Houston features five major stakes races on Saturday, Feb. 16 during its Texas Preview Day.

Montgomery Grandmother, Nikki Cherry, suffered through chronic upper back pain for nearly 40 years before finding relief with help from the team at AK Pain & Spine Center.

We can all agree that no hearts are more important on Valentine's Day than our kiddos! Houston Life's Melanie Camp paid a visit to Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics in Katy to chat with pediatrician, Dr. Krystal Batchelor, about some of the healthy habits you can teach your children early on, to set up healthy lives in the long run.

Brenda Cerrato is using lasers for weight loss and so far, she has lost 22 pounds in 22 sessions. Houston Life met up with Brenda to find out how Innovative Lasers of Houston is helping her hit her health goals for 2024.

As a special for Houston Life viewers, Dr. Khosla and his team at AK Pain and Spine center are offering a free initial consultation to the first 25 callers. The number is 281-896-0013

Volunteers add the special ingredient to every Houston Habitat for Humanity Home. That ingredient? Love. Jacob Starr says their Habitat Homes almost always pass inspection and he puts it down to all the love volunteers bring to every building site. Watch the video above to learn more and visit houstonhabitat.org/volunteer/every-hand/ to sign up for volunteer opportunities with Houston Habitat for Humanity.

Houston Life's Melanie Camp visits Rothko Chapel in Houston's Museum District to learn about a powerful program they have in honor of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day.

It is important to get your home ready when temperatures drop. When icy conditions arrive pipes can burst, you may find your heating system needed a service, your gutters can come crashing down. Watch these tips from an expert to learn how you can be ready and avoid some of the pitfalls when the temperature falls.

Brenda Cerrato tried everything to lose weight. Over the past 16 years she yo-yo dieted, trying pills and fasting yet nothing worked. Until, she learned about weight loss with the help of laser technology available at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is happening Monday, January 8 at NRG Stadium and in the days leading up to the big game, there are all kinds of events, many of them free, happening around town.

You may love your local Goodwill Houston store, but maybe not as much as nine year old Noah Hinojosa. He is a superfan of his local store in The Woodlands. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spent some time browsing the aisles with Noah and chatting with his many fans at the store to learn about why Goodwill Houston makes him so happy.

Take the kids to the free Gingerbread Lane display at the Houston Farmers Market and sign up for a workshop with Guinness World Record Holder Jon Lovich who is known for building the largest entirely edible gingerbread village.

Houston Life correspondent Melanie Camp chats with AK Pain & Spine Center patient Amiee Hart to learn how Spinal Chord Stimulation helped end 28 years of pain

Driving to work, giving herself a pep-talk in preparation for the day, Deidre Mathis had no idea a crowd of people were huddled in a bedroom room at her Wanderstay Houston Hostel ready to surprise her with a $10,000 check from Verizon. Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready Program supports small business owners like Diedre, offering free courses, mentorship, networking, and grants that help them continue doing the work they do…in Diedre’s case this is keeping Wanderstay Houston Hostel the highest rated hostel in Texas. If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur in Houston you too can apply for the grant.

Oriental Rug Bazaar is closing the doors to to their Flagship Store at 5525 Westheimer Road in Houston, forever. This Saturday, they have an auction to clear every single rug in the showroom. It is a one-of-a-kind sale that will never happen again.

Almost everyone gets heartburn once in a while, and it’s especially common around the holidays since overeating rich foods and drinking alcohol can all trigger the condition. However, those with frequent symptoms should get checked to prevent more serious problems.

When you walk through the doors at AK pain and spine center you are walking into the home of a team of medical professionals who are dedicated to uncovering the source of your pain and turning it off. Nurse Practitioner Kelsey Duncan, gives us a look behind their process.

If you are in pain, the team at AK Pain & Spine Center want get you through their doors. They are on a mission to turn off pain and help patients get their quality of life back. For Doris Gribble, this made all the difference. Learn how the team at AK Pain & Spine Center helped Doris get back to enjoying life again.

You hear a lot about 'The Mommy Makeover' but for many people the down time and cost of surgery means it is not always a practical option. This was the case for Houston mom, Cathy Davis, who thought she would never get her pre-baby body or confidence back. But then she met with the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

This Sunday, November 5 more than 40 women executives and allies from the energy sector here in Houston will come together to run the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon. It is the largest and one of the toughest marathons in the world. Three of the team, Sonal Damani, Jill Niswonger, and Jana Schey sat down for a chat with Houston Life’s Melanie Camp to share their marathon journey.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7 and early voting is happening now through Friday, November 3. If you are planning on voting in person at any of the 701 polling locations across Harris County, we want to help you get prepared with everything you need to know.

It makes sense to wait until after everyone has made a mess and left but then, won’t everyone judge you for the carpet stains you already have...now you’re looking there are a few, right?“ Do both,” said Joseph Pais who is the owner of Upfront Home Services. It may sound a little extravagant but with Upfront Home Services Holiday Stain Protection Package you really can do both. With their 90 day warrantee, “if you have a spot or you have a spill, you can’t get it out, we’ll come back over and touch it up for you. So there is no need to wait,” Joseph said on Houston Life.

Visit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails

For Spine Health Awareness Month we invited Dr. Ankur Khosla from AK Pain & Spine Center to the Houston Life studio to talk about turning off pain and taking care of our spines in the long run.

It is said that teaching is a calling. And, this is very much the case for Coach Isaac Fudge, who teaches, and coaches football, at George Ranch High School in Richmond. “I don’t really feel like I’m working. When you do something that you feel is purpose driven, you know, you don’t often feel like you’re doing a job. So whatever is needed by me for what’s best for our kids, is whatever I’ll end up doing,” he told Houston life. And this, is just one of the many reasons Coach Fudge is the Teachers of Tomorrow 2023 Teacher of the Year.

With Reliant’s new, Choose to Give, program all you need to do some good is turn on a light. Reliant Director of Community Relations, Leanne Schneider visited Houston Life to share the details.

Your spine is a complex structure, but are you caring for it the right way? October is Spine Health Awareness Month. To get some advice on how to best look after your spine, Houston Life's Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Geoffrey Zubay who is a board certified neurosurgeon and the director of surgical operations for Memorial Hermann Mischer Associates.

The Houston Grand Opera is bringing something very special to Houston. October 20th is the world premiere of “Intelligence,” an opera based on the little-Known true story of two unlikely pro-union, Civil War spies. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp takes on a special look behind the scenes at rehearsals, meeting some of the cast and Director and Choreographer, Jawole Willa Jo Zolla.

Sharon Robbins who thought she was going to have to give up a job she loved because her knees and back hurt so much. The team at AK Pain & Spine Center helped her find relief through a therapy called spinal chord stimulation. Learn how it works here.

Dr. Ankur Khosla and the team at AK Pain & Spine Center are dedicated to their mission to turn off pain. “We concentrate on just making the quality of people’s lives better,” said Nurse Practitioner Tara Draehn. Because AK Pain & Spine believe no one should wait in pain, in many cases, they offer same or next day appointments.

While recent rain is certainly a welcome change is it enough to undo damage to your garden after such a long hot summer? If your lawn is looking a little lack luster, check out the video above for advice on what to do as we head into fall. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp caught up with garden guru, ABC Home and Commercial Service’s President & CEO, Raleigh Jenkins to get some post summer garden tips.

Houston Life's Tessa Barrera discovered the Captain Ceviche food truck three years ago so she sent Mel Camp out to Galveston with a lunch order! Watch to get an idea just how delicious the food is.

The bucking bulls at The Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo are worth as much as $100,000. Take a look at what goes into putting on a rodeo.

The Purple Songs Can Fly program at Texas Children's Hospital gives children going through their cancer treatment a platform for their voices to be heard.

Family, love, and tradition are at the core of a heartwarming play that hits the stage at the Alley Theatre. 'American Mariachi' opens September 22 and runs through October 22. In a time when women could not be mariachi's Luca and her cousin break the mold showing the power of music to celebrate, honor, and heal. Mel Camp takes us inside the rehearsal room of 'American Mariachi'.

After injuring his back while serving in the military, Army Veteran Michael Tovar battled near debilitating pain. Then, with thanks to the team at AK Pain & Spine, he discovered a treatment that helped him get his life back.

Billy Forney was in the World Trade Center Tower One on the 85th floor when terror struck

Back-to-school mental health check for you. how parents can ask their kids better questions and get answers to help open those lines of communication and set your child up for success

Mel Camp is taking us to a ranch in Magnolia where the horses are helping riders with everything from mental health to literacy.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and Houston Life's Melanie Camp give you the low down on what you need to know about KPRC 2's Big Game Coverage...with a little help from their friends at George Bush High School. Watch the pep rally and find out how to stream 150 High School games FREE this fall. Click2Houston.com/BGC is your home for High School Sports!

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Deepwater Elementary School Teacher, Mr. smith, in the school hallway while he was helping students back to school in the video above.

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Ms. Lee from Tomball Memorial High School as she is teaching a class in the video above.

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Ms. Musgrove from Walnut Bend Elementary as she was setting up her new office the video above.

All this week Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch the video above to see how surprised Hodges Bend Middle School ESL Teacher Dr. Butiko was when we burst into her classroom to thank her for her hard work!

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