Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

Man recovering after getting life-saving treatment at Dallas hospital for bad cough

A 34-year-old man says ignoring a bad cough resulted in a stroke and heart failure. Parker Pierce was transported to Baylor Scott & White Dallas from a hospital in Tyler after doctors there knew he needed specialized care to save his life.

Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children

The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.

AZDHS: Long-term care facility waited weeks to report patient's rape, pregnancy

A former Arizona nursing assistant is under criminal investigation and is accused of raping a patient and getting her pregnant at a long-term care facility. FOX 10 uncovered new details about how it took weeks for state agencies to find out about the alleged sexual abuse.

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

Doctor born in segregated Parkland unit voted 1st Black president of Parkland medical staff

The staff at Parkland Hospital voted Dr. James Griffin as president of Parkland medical staff. The Dallas native is the first African American to hold the position at the county hospital.

Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules

The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.