Stories By Evan MacDonald

  • Adderall shortage: Houston doctors, patients still struggling It's been six months since the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of Adderall, and experts say it's unclear when the issue will be resolved.
  • Richmond pickleball player set for US Open after knee replacement Advancements in surgical techniques helped Sam Torrence, 72, recover quickly and return to the pickleball court in time for the Florida tournament.
  • Houston Methodist doctors travel to Ukraine to treat war injuries Five Houstonians were part of a group of 13 health care workers from the U.S. and Canada who traveled to Ukraine and performed 112 procedures on 30 patients.
  • A Sugar Land kidney and liver donor climbed Mount Kilimanjaro Tom O'Driscoll donated his kidney and liver to strangers. He hopes his story will inspire others to donate.
  • NCAA honors TIRR's Peggy Turner for making sports more inclusive The NCAA is honoring TIRR Memorial Hermann's Peggy Turner during the Final Four for her 41-year career of making sports more inclusive for athletes with disabilities.
  • After recovering from COVID, Art Rascon is ready for an Ironman Longtime ABC-13 anchor Art Rascon needed a breathing machine after COVID pneumonia damaged his lungs. Two years later he's ready to compete in Ironman Texas next month.
  • UTHealth study: COVID-19 virus can change the structure of cells The changes may explain the symptoms someone experiences from an infection and could be a link to long COVID, the study says.
  • Abortion provider that left Texas opens new clinic in New Mexico Whole Woman's Health operated in Texas since 2003 but announced plans to relocate to New Mexico last year after Texas law banned nearly all abortions.
  • See how Houston counts pollen and mold spores for allergy season The Houston Health Department's pollen and mold spore counts aren't done by a machine. A microbiologist counts the spores each day and calculates the data.
  • How the effects of delta-8 compare to marijuana Research has suggested that delta-8 is less potent than classic delta-9 THC, the major psychoactive compound in cannabis.
  • Why does it seem like so many people get sick on cruise ships? Outbreaks on cruise ships seem routine, but the CDC says the truth is they’re relatively infrequent. They do happen, though, and there are ways to protect yourself from getting sick.
  • Bills would let Texas grocery stores sell canned cocktails The new bills treat canned cocktails like beer, wine, and hard seltzers, which may be sold at grocery stores and convenience stores any day of the week.
  • Could losing sleep at Daylight Saving Time affect your heart? One study found an increase in heart attacks after losing an hour of sleep, while another found a higher rates of strokes after a time change.
  • 10 penguins arrive at Houston Zoo's new Galápagos Islands exhibit The 10 Humboldt penguins arrived at the Houston Zoo last month and will be a centerpiece of the Galápagos Islands exhibit that opens April 7.
  • Houston allergies, cold or COVID? How to tell the difference An expert explains how to tell whether your symptoms are allergies or something else, like the common cold or COVID-19.
  • What to know about Peppa Pig Theme Park coming to DFW in 2024 The theme park based on the popular British TV show for preschoolers is expected to open next year in North Richland Hills.
  • Allergy medicine to avoid for high blood pressure, heart patients Certain medications can raise blood pressure, which can be a problem for someone who already has high blood pressure or a heart condition.
  • Texas woman kept alligator as pet for 20 years, officials say A Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden found the American alligator at a home in Caldwell County, and learned a woman had been keeping it as a pet for 20 years.
  • U.S. sues Exxon Mobil after 5 nooses found at Louisiana complex The federal lawsuit accuses Exxon Mobil of failing to take corrective action after the nooses were found at a Baton Rouge complex.
  • Health centers coming to 8 Houston Walmarts in early 2024 Walmart Health clinics offer primary care, urgent care, dental and other services.