Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Distemper outbreak forces SPCA of Texas pause adoptions, close shelters
The SPCA of Texas will be suspending all intakes and adoptions for two weeks due to an outbreak of the canine distemper virus.
The SPCA of Texas will be suspending all intakes and adoptions for two weeks due to an outbreak of the canine distemper virus.
Monkeypox in Texas: Man ignored doctors’ orders, flew home to Dallas after diagnosis
Public health officials in Mexico say a Dallas man infected with monkeypox ignored doctors’ advice to isolate himself and instead boarded a plane for Texas.
Public health officials in Mexico say a Dallas man infected with monkeypox ignored doctors’ advice to isolate himself and instead boarded a plane for Texas.
Cooks Children's seeing spike in RSV cases among kids ahead of summer
The virus typically peaks during the winter, but that hasn't been the case over the last two years.
The virus typically peaks during the winter, but that hasn't been the case over the last two years.
Children's Health awarded $1.3 million to fight pediatric cancer
$1.3 million given to Children's Health will be used to help expand and renovate the cancer center at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
$1.3 million given to Children's Health will be used to help expand and renovate the cancer center at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
Dallas County health officials report first case of monkeypox in North Texas for 2022
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
North Texas burn survivor promotes fire safety after "stop, drop and roll" lesson saved his life
With his clothes on fire, thankfully, Brayden did not panic. He remembered what he learned in school to stop, drop and roll. That lesson likely saved his life. But even so, he still sustained burns to 51 percent of his body.
With his clothes on fire, thankfully, Brayden did not panic. He remembered what he learned in school to stop, drop and roll. That lesson likely saved his life. But even so, he still sustained burns to 51 percent of his body.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
Sales of e-cigarettes completely banned in Mexico
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Tarrant County child treated for rare mystery hepatitis case
Doctors are trying to figure out how a Tarrant County child contracted a serious case of hepatitis. The cause is of "unknown origin," according to health officials.
Doctors are trying to figure out how a Tarrant County child contracted a serious case of hepatitis. The cause is of "unknown origin," according to health officials.
Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.