Pandemic getting tougher to track as COVID-19 testing plunges
Testing for COVID-19 has plummeted across the globe, making it much tougher for scientists to track the course of the pandemic and spot new, worrisome viral mutants as they emerge and spread. Experts say testing has dropped by 70 to 90% worldwide from the first to the second quarter of this year — the opposite of what they say should be happening with new omicron variants on the rise in places such as the United States and South Africa.
Testing for COVID-19 has plummeted across the globe, making it much tougher for scientists to track the course of the pandemic and spot new, worrisome viral mutants as they emerge and spread. Experts say testing has dropped by 70 to 90% worldwide from the first to the second quarter of this year — the opposite of what they say should be happening with new omicron variants on the rise in places such as the United States and South Africa.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Methodist Dallas Hospital hosts breast milk donation drop-off event
Some North Texas moms took part in a program that helps other families by donating breast milk.
Some North Texas moms took part in a program that helps other families by donating breast milk.
Roe V. Wade: Abortion rights activists rally in North Texas after leaked Supreme Court draft opinion
Abortion rights groups have been demonstrating across North Texas, including outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Plano and in Downtown Dallas.
Abortion rights groups have been demonstrating across North Texas, including outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Plano and in Downtown Dallas.
Roe v. Wade: Polls reflect most Americans support abortion rights as SCOTUS considers overturning law
As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, several polls on abortion rights reflect most Americans support the right to choose while some oppose it.
As the Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade, several polls on abortion rights reflect most Americans support the right to choose while some oppose it.
Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, reported leaked draft opinion shows
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Midlothian City Council considers ordinance banning abortions
Since Sept. 1, most abortions have been halted in the state because of the Texas legislature's so-called Fetal Heartbeat Law. It bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected around six weeks. But Midlothian’s ordinance tries to take it a step further banning all abortions.
Since Sept. 1, most abortions have been halted in the state because of the Texas legislature's so-called Fetal Heartbeat Law. It bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected around six weeks. But Midlothian’s ordinance tries to take it a step further banning all abortions.
Ending COVID-19 public emergency may end expanded health programs
The declaration allowed access to free testing and free vaccines for those who needed it most but could afford it least. Telehealth medicine was expanded under the public health emergency declaration and was covered by Medicaid expansion, which also meant more connections between doctors and patients vulnerable to a host of medical problems. But that all could soon come to an end.
The declaration allowed access to free testing and free vaccines for those who needed it most but could afford it least. Telehealth medicine was expanded under the public health emergency declaration and was covered by Medicaid expansion, which also meant more connections between doctors and patients vulnerable to a host of medical problems. But that all could soon come to an end.
Pfizer recalls blood pressure tablets due to increased cancer risk
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.
Tinslee Lewis, at center of life support battle, leaves Fort Worth hospital
3-year-old Tinslee Lewis, whose mother has waged a court battle to keep doctors from removing her from life-sustaining treatment, has improved enough that she was released from the hospital last week and will now be cared for at home.
3-year-old Tinslee Lewis, whose mother has waged a court battle to keep doctors from removing her from life-sustaining treatment, has improved enough that she was released from the hospital last week and will now be cared for at home.
Texas teen becomes 3,000th patient to receive cancer treatment at Las Colinas therapy center
A 16-year-old from Midland celebrated a major milestone in his cancer fight. He’s become the 3000th patient to receive a specialized type of radiation at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Las Colinas. “I feel really good. I feel closer back to myself."
A 16-year-old from Midland celebrated a major milestone in his cancer fight. He’s become the 3000th patient to receive a specialized type of radiation at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Las Colinas. “I feel really good. I feel closer back to myself."
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
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.