Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.

Fort Worth police union offering free, discreet counseling for officers struggling with mental health

Fort Worth police union offering free, discreet counseling for officers struggling with mental health

The union that represents Fort Worth police officers took a significant step toward supporting their mental health. And just weeks into the program, one officer is highlighting how it’s helping him.

The union that represents Fort Worth police officers took a significant step toward supporting their mental health. And just weeks into the program, one officer is highlighting how it’s helping him.

North Texas organizations giving families baby formula as shortage continues

North Texas organizations giving families baby formula as shortage continues

The owner of one North Texas restaurant said customers stepped up to help him with COVID-hurt business. Now, he wants to return the favor. He was able to get baby formula from his food distributor and is giving it away to those in need.

The owner of one North Texas restaurant said customers stepped up to help him with COVID-hurt business. Now, he wants to return the favor. He was able to get baby formula from his food distributor and is giving it away to those in need.

Release the Pressure: Doctors launch campaign due to rising cases of hypertension among Black women

Release the Pressure: Doctors launch campaign due to rising cases of hypertension among Black women

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Because of the rising prevalence of heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women, the American Medical Association is launching a new campaign called “Release the Pressure.”

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Because of the rising prevalence of heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women, the American Medical Association is launching a new campaign called “Release the Pressure.”

Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.

SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.

Mixed Texas ruling allows trans youth parent investigations

Mixed Texas ruling allows trans youth parent investigations

The Texas Supreme Court allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Supreme Court allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Judge: Dallas hospital can resume care for young transgender patients

Judge: Dallas hospital can resume care for young transgender patients

A judge told Children’s Medical Center in Dallas that it can again start treating transgender children in spite of a threat by state lawmakers that it may be child abuse.

A judge told Children’s Medical Center in Dallas that it can again start treating transgender children in spite of a threat by state lawmakers that it may be child abuse.

Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health

Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health

On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?

On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?

Dallas quintuplets celebrating first birthday as happy, healthy babies

Dallas quintuplets celebrating first birthday as happy, healthy babies

Leilani, Amara, Alex, Humberto and Antonio each have a different personality at just nearly 1 year old. They're all healthy and developing on track, despite being born more than two months early.

Leilani, Amara, Alex, Humberto and Antonio each have a different personality at just nearly 1 year old. They're all healthy and developing on track, despite being born more than two months early.

Denton pro-life pregnancy center vandalized week after Roe v. Wade leak

Denton pro-life pregnancy center vandalized week after Roe v. Wade leak

Denton police are looking for the vandal who targeted a Catholic pro-life pregnancy resource center. Over the weekend, someone spraypainted "forced birth is murder" and "not a clinic" on the building.              

Denton police are looking for the vandal who targeted a Catholic pro-life pregnancy resource center. Over the weekend, someone spraypainted "forced birth is murder" and "not a clinic" on the building.              

City of Ferris will offer free healthcare to all its residents

City of Ferris will offer free healthcare to all its residents

It’s not government healthcare. People won’t be asked anything about insurance or income. It’s the first municipality in Texas, and maybe the nation, to figure out a way to help get every resident medical attention at no cost to them.

It’s not government healthcare. People won’t be asked anything about insurance or income. It’s the first municipality in Texas, and maybe the nation, to figure out a way to help get every resident medical attention at no cost to them.

Pandemic getting tougher to track as COVID-19 testing plunges

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.

Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds

Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds

Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.

Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.