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With summer settling in, Texans should be aware that snakes are becoming more active, increasing the risk of snakebites. Snakebites are most common between April and October, with snakes typically most active in the morning and at dusk.Sophia Price, …

Wyatt Hatcher enjoys driving his family’s golf cart. Three years ago, that very golf cart changed his life. The then-11-year-old was driving around his family’s neighborhood with his younger sister, Avyee Hatcher, while his dad, Jimmy Hatcher, and …

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it's also a critical time to prioritize child safety. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth experienced a rise in drownings, sunburns, dehydration, and injuries from ATVs, …

By Jean YaegerIn 2013, Ann Marie Woodruff was involved in a severe traffic accident that crushed her skull. Eight years later, her ongoing path of recovery took a new twist when she had a seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy.November is Epilepsy …