COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
Healthcare access for rural Texans remains scarce, medical experts say
Texas is the fastest-growing state in the country, adding four million people over the last decade. But healthcare options in rural communities remain scarce.
Texas is the fastest-growing state in the country, adding four million people over the last decade. But healthcare options in rural communities remain scarce.
Male birth control pill 99% effective in mice, researchers say
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Dallas to discuss health care
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be in Dallas Monday to talk about making health care and prescription drugs more affordable.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be in Dallas Monday to talk about making health care and prescription drugs more affordable.
Future doctors from Fort Worth college learn their residencies on Match Day
More than 200 medical students from the College of Osteopathic Physicians at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth opened their match letters for residency Friday. The class of 2022 was the first in-person Match Day since 2019 due to COVID-19.
More than 200 medical students from the College of Osteopathic Physicians at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth opened their match letters for residency Friday. The class of 2022 was the first in-person Match Day since 2019 due to COVID-19.
Doctors discover Fate woman has rare tumor, save her from brink of death
Stephanie May lives an active lifestyle. She's a black belt in karate and plays the piano. So when she started having some stomach problems she didn't think much of it. Luckily, she listened to her body and went to the hospital. It was a decision that would end up saving her life.
Stephanie May lives an active lifestyle. She's a black belt in karate and plays the piano. So when she started having some stomach problems she didn't think much of it. Luckily, she listened to her body and went to the hospital. It was a decision that would end up saving her life.
North Texas pediatricians seeing an off-season spike in flu cases
March is typically when flu season is ending. This year, the flu is not ready to go away. It’s a likely result of demasking and the vaccine this year being less effective.
March is typically when flu season is ending. This year, the flu is not ready to go away. It’s a likely result of demasking and the vaccine this year being less effective.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Man who received 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
Dallas hospitals halt gender affirming care for new patients
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
Former NFL linebacker recovering from rare heart condition; grateful for medical team
Cliff Odom has an extremely rare heart condition. Being physically fit, he never thought his health would hit rock bottom. He used to have no problem running across a football field. But prior to his life-changing diagnosis, Odom was so weak that he couldn't walk to the mailbox.
Cliff Odom has an extremely rare heart condition. Being physically fit, he never thought his health would hit rock bottom. He used to have no problem running across a football field. But prior to his life-changing diagnosis, Odom was so weak that he couldn't walk to the mailbox.
Child with rare, deadly condition has chance at life thanks to device developed at Georgia Tech
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Overwhelmed North Texas hospitals still seek more staff to help with omicron surge
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
Baylor Scott & White treating COVID-19 patients virtually to avoid overcrowding ERs
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.