MEDICAL

After a motocross crash left him paralyzed, Mason Spellings had a choice - give in to his injury or fight to regain the use of his body. He chose to fight.

The Texas Medical Center is known to provide some of the best medical care in the world - but have you heard about its music scene?

Houston Life’s Courtney Zavala chats with the Memorial Hermann Life Flight crew about their jobs and helping patients when they need it the most.

The journey to recovery doesn’t end when a stroke has been treated.

Houston Newsmakers: Political fallout amid Roe v. Wade

A neurologist shares what to look out for to help prevent and treat strokes.

This neurological condition affects more than three million Americans, and many think medication is the only way to control it - but that's not the case anymore.

DispatchHealth brings the power of a hospital into your home. They provide same-day service to Houston-area patients of all ages.

How the right team of specialists made a difference in the life of an incredible boy born with a cleft lip and palate

A look at how DispatchHealth provides in-home medical care to Houston patients of all ages.

A significant number of U.S. consumers will have their medical collection debt dropped from their credit report, the nation's biggest credit reporting bureaus announced Friday.

A local surgeon explains what you can do now to lower your risk for developing colon cancer and the signs and symptoms to watch out for

The signs and symptoms of brain tumors, as well as their diagnosis and treatment, are complex and varied, which leaves many people feeling confused about the condition. A local neurosurgeon is sharing the facts and what you need to remember about this condition.

A study published in the Journal of Natural Product indicates cannabis might play a role in the fight against coronavirus.

The Texas Medical Center is reporting a rise in COVID cases with hospitalizations up over 400 percent this past month.

A board certified Houston immunologist and allergist gives tips on preventing allergies and alleviating symptoms.

The doctor will see you now — that is, if you subscribe. Several companies are vying to enter the field of primary health care, offering a subscription model instead of the typical fee-for-service.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. You are not alone, but how do you know if it’s just normal aches and pains or something more serious? Dr. John Caridi, a neurosurgeon with Memorial Hermann and UT-Health explains the difference and what symptoms to look out for and how treatment options like surgery can help patients find relief. For more information, visit their website at www.memorialhermann.org/spine.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Dr. Nadim Jafri, a gastroenterologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, explains what symptoms people should be looking out for when it comes to colon cancer, and how colonoscopies help them investigate the causes of intestinal problems, as well as screen for colon cancer. For more information or to schedule a screening, visit memorialhermann.org/colonoscopy.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. HOUSTON – Dr. Randal Camarillo, an orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, shares tips to keep student athletes active at home and prevent injuries during the offseason. For sports players (football, basketball, soccer, basketball, etc.) the athlete can do drills at home – for example: basketball players can do dribbling drills; football players, if they have the right environment, can set up props to do the drills they need to do. Memorial Hermann’s Return to Play Program offers athletes an integrated team of sports medicine professionals specializing in working with injured athletes to maximize performance outcomes and vastly cut the chance of being sidelined again.

HOUSTON – Medical experts are asking Houstonians to be safe this holiday season by avoiding getting together with anyone outside of their household. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease specialist at Memorial Hermann, said it’s the only way to prevent a spike. Others said they would not let fear control or dictate their plans. But the bottom line is a positive test tells you, you have the disease. A negative test tells us you don’t have it right now.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – For more than a decade, Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital – Katy has provided quality care that is customized to meet each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Darshe Edge, a physical medicine and rehab specialist at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital - Katy/UTHealth, and her patient Anthony Antwine, share his rehab journey following a back injury that lead to their discovery of a more severe spinal cord injury. Find out how he’s doing today and why a comprehensive rehabilitation care plan is so important for patients.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – A strong immune system is key to staying healthy and fighting off illnesses. Dr. Serge Gregoire with Mind Body Solutions explains which foods to eat and which to avoid to boost your immunity, along with vitamins that can help. Mind Body Solutions is a holistic wellness center located in the Houston area whose mission is to provide the community with safe, effective, and natural answers to health and wellness concerns.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Did you know that epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder behind stroke? Dr. Samden Lhatoo discusses Memorial Hermann’s unique program that offers treatment and diagnoses of both pediatric and adult epilepsy patients. Dr. Lhatoo is a director of Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program UTHealth Neurosciences, a professor with McGovern Medical School The University Of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the director of epilepsy for Memorial Hermann.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – A local surgeon is helping patients with throat cancer avoid chemotherapy and radiation treatments with robotic surgery. Dr. Kunal Jain, Assistant Professor at UT Health’s McGovern Medical School and Head and Neck Surgeon at Memorial Hermann shares more on this minimally invasive approach along with his patient, John Bush. For more information on this procedure, call 713-486-5000.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Mind Body Solutions is a holistic wellness center located in the Houston area whose mission is to provide the community with safe, effective, and natural answers to health and wellness concerns. Dr. Serge Gregoire and his team focus on drug-free services. They also can help you understand a diagnosis and what a condition like cancer does to the body and what you can do to help lower your risk.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Dr. Serge Gregoire with Mind Body Solutions shares how you can overcome your allergies and start to feel better. It all starts by understanding the root cause of your allergies, which can be anything from adrenal fatigue to a weak immune system or vitamin deficiencies. Mind Body Solutions is a holistic wellness center located in the Houston area, whose mission is to provide the community with safe, effective, and natural answers to health and wellness concerns.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Dr. Ashmitha Srinivasan, chair of the Breast Division at Synergy Radiology Associates/Memorial Hermann Health System, answers some common questions woman have about breast cancers screenings during a pandemic. From new safety protocols in place to understanding risk factors and screening techniques, what patients need to know before their next screening. For more information, visit their website at memorialhermann.org/mammo or call 877-40-MAMMO.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. HOUSTON – Dr. Serge Gregoire with Mind and Body Solutions shares how functional medicine can help patients with their health concerns or chronic issues. Basically, his goal is to help make sick people well and keep healthy people healthy. Their holistic wellness center offers a wide variety of services including, individualized nutrition program, nutrition response testing, wellness makeovers and heavy metal detox. Mind and Body Solutions is offering a free initial assessment to help identify the root cause of health issues.

HOUSTON – Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from migraine and for many the disease is often overlooked and misunderstood. A new, convenient, acute treatment for migraine called NURTEC™ ODT (rimegepant) is making a difference for patients, like Jennifer Latson. Nurtec™ ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Nurtec ODT is not used as a preventive treatment of migraine. Do not take if you are allergic to Nurtec ODT or any of its ingredients.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – Dr. Serge Gregoire with Mind and Body Solutions shares how you can protect yourself this flu season by learning about the benefits of Vitamin D.Mind and Body Solutions is offering a free initial assessment to help identify the root cause of health issues. Contact their office to learn more at 281-616-3816.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON Many districts are heading back to school this week. For those returning to in-person learning in the classroom, there are things to remember to help keep students safe and healthy. For more information or to connect with Dr. Chang, click here or call 713-222-CARE.

But regardless of whether you’ve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.