Groundbreaking Alzheimer's research in North Texas receives massive new grant
A North Texas doctor says a groundbreaking treatment will change the world for people living with Alzheimer's and their families.
A North Texas doctor says a groundbreaking treatment will change the world for people living with Alzheimer's and their families.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Doctors warn of possible fall, winter COVID-19 spikes due to low vaccination rates among kids
Vaccinations are lower than health professionals hoped: about 60% for pre-teens and teenagers and only about half of that at 30% for kids 5-11. The concern is we could experience a fall and winter wave of COVID-19 cases.
Vaccinations are lower than health professionals hoped: about 60% for pre-teens and teenagers and only about half of that at 30% for kids 5-11. The concern is we could experience a fall and winter wave of COVID-19 cases.
Family members of victim 'outraged' now-arrested Dallas doctor was allowed to practice
Dr. Daniel Wohlgelernter tells FOX 4 when he found out his 18-year-old grandson, Jack, had complications from routine surgery and ended up on life support, he immediately knew a medication of some kind had to be to blame.
Dr. Daniel Wohlgelernter tells FOX 4 when he found out his 18-year-old grandson, Jack, had complications from routine surgery and ended up on life support, he immediately knew a medication of some kind had to be to blame.
UT Southwestern Medical Center opens in southern Dallas County to help nearby residents
People got to check out a new game changing medical center in southern Dallas this weekend, as the UT Southwestern Medical Center at Red Bird opened up.
People got to check out a new game changing medical center in southern Dallas this weekend, as the UT Southwestern Medical Center at Red Bird opened up.
Dallas doctor accused of poisoning IV bags appears in court
In federal court, Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz wore the same black shorts and black polo shirt that he was wearing during his intake into the Dallas County jail. In court, he asked the judge to appoint him a public defender and signed a sworn affidavit saying he could not afford his own attorney.
In federal court, Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz wore the same black shorts and black polo shirt that he was wearing during his intake into the Dallas County jail. In court, he asked the judge to appoint him a public defender and signed a sworn affidavit saying he could not afford his own attorney.
Dallas doctor seen on video swapping IV bags prior to patients suffering heart attacks, complaint says
Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz allegedly injected patients' IV bags with nerve blocking agents and other drugs, leading to at least one death and multiple heart attacks, could face life in prison if convicted.
Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz allegedly injected patients' IV bags with nerve blocking agents and other drugs, leading to at least one death and multiple heart attacks, could face life in prison if convicted.
Police arrest North Texas doctor at center of IV bag tampering investigation
A Dallas doctor whose license was suspended last week has been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into alleged tampering with IV bags. The Texas Medical Board's suspension order says the investigation surrounds the death of at least one person who received one of those IV bags from the Baylor Scott & White Surgicare in North Dallas.
A Dallas doctor whose license was suspended last week has been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into alleged tampering with IV bags. The Texas Medical Board's suspension order says the investigation surrounds the death of at least one person who received one of those IV bags from the Baylor Scott & White Surgicare in North Dallas.
1 million organ transplants: US reaches medical milestone since its first success in 1954
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Parkland Hospital sees surge in COVID-19 cases among kids going back to school
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
MedStar using medics on bicycles to better respond to weekend entertainment district calls
New data highlights an ongoing strategy that medics on bicycles are creating in Fort Worth’s entertainment district.
New data highlights an ongoing strategy that medics on bicycles are creating in Fort Worth’s entertainment district.
Dallas County expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
Dallas County expanded its requirements to get the monkeypox vaccine beginning Wednesday and is opening a new vaccination clinic.
Dallas County expanded its requirements to get the monkeypox vaccine beginning Wednesday and is opening a new vaccination clinic.
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
North Texan lucky to be alive after suffering massive stroke just before 5K race
A 40-year-old Benbrook man is fortunate to be alive after suffering a massive stroke at the start of a 5K race in Fort Worth.
A 40-year-old Benbrook man is fortunate to be alive after suffering a massive stroke at the start of a 5K race in Fort Worth.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.