Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Denton VA Clinic holds grand opening for new, expanded facility
VA leaders say it's a significant expansion from the old clinic, both in size and ability to treat matters like mental health.
VA leaders say it's a significant expansion from the old clinic, both in size and ability to treat matters like mental health.
Fort Worth research lab's multimillion-dollar robot could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier
Without a patient having to wait to see a specialist, the robot can run approximately 3.9 million tests per year on a specific blood sample versus manually running about 486,000 per year.
Without a patient having to wait to see a specialist, the robot can run approximately 3.9 million tests per year on a specific blood sample versus manually running about 486,000 per year.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Texas hospitals now required to ask about patients' citizenship
Texas hospitals must now collect information on a patient's citizenship status.
Texas hospitals must now collect information on a patient's citizenship status.
Nationwide IV fluid bag shortage hits North Texas hospitals
The DFW Hospital Council admits local hospitals have been impacted, but they are not in panic mode yet. However, that’s not the case in other parts of Texas.
The DFW Hospital Council admits local hospitals have been impacted, but they are not in panic mode yet. However, that’s not the case in other parts of Texas.
Dallas pharmacy owner with aspiring Hollywood career sentenced to federal prison for healthcare scam
The Dallas pharmacy owner was trying to make it in Hollywood. But now, he’s headed to federal prison.
The Dallas pharmacy owner was trying to make it in Hollywood. But now, he’s headed to federal prison.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Second Dallas County resident dies from West Nile Virus amid 2024 outbreak
A second person has died from West Nile virus in Dallas County during the 2024 season, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.
A second person has died from West Nile virus in Dallas County during the 2024 season, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.
Dallas ISD gives young, future medics hands-on experience with tools used by actual doctors
In class this week, students created human skin and wounds to learn how to do first aid on a playground injury. They also got to control a laparoscopic surgery simulator.
In class this week, students created human skin and wounds to learn how to do first aid on a playground injury. They also got to control a laparoscopic surgery simulator.
Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
Dallas woman credits genetic testing for detecting breast cancer early
Armed with the knowledge her mom passed down to her, Laura Heims wants to encourage other women to talk to their OBGYNs about genetic testing. It could be a lifesaver -- like it was for her. The early detection made other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation unnecessary.
Armed with the knowledge her mom passed down to her, Laura Heims wants to encourage other women to talk to their OBGYNs about genetic testing. It could be a lifesaver -- like it was for her. The early detection made other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation unnecessary.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Texas doctors concerned about rising number of babies born with syphilis
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Between 2017 and 2022 there has been a 400% increase in congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Tarrant County ends unclaimed bodies program partnership with UNT Health Science Center
The county has formally ended its partnership with the science center when it comes to unclaimed deceased individuals whose bodies are donated for research. The program abruptly shut down over concerns about how it was handled.
The county has formally ended its partnership with the science center when it comes to unclaimed deceased individuals whose bodies are donated for research. The program abruptly shut down over concerns about how it was handled.