Long-term alcohol habit may be tied to a troubling cancer trend, doctors warn
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
UNT Health students celebrate Match Day
The wait is over for doctors who found out today where they'll do their residencies. FOX 4's Alex Boyer talked to one student who is celebrating much more than the next step in her career.
The wait is over for doctors who found out today where they'll do their residencies. FOX 4's Alex Boyer talked to one student who is celebrating much more than the next step in her career.
Lawmakers ask for H-1B visa fee health care exemption
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to get an H-1B visa fee exception for health care workers. Industry experts say it's needed to bring highly trained medical professionals into the country to fill jobs, especially in rural areas.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to get an H-1B visa fee exception for health care workers. Industry experts say it's needed to bring highly trained medical professionals into the country to fill jobs, especially in rural areas.
Bipartisan bill aims to cut H-1B visa fees for health care workers
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Physicians and Health Care Workers Act to exempt the health care industry from high H-1B visa application fees, aiming to address critical shortages of overseas doctors and researchers in the U.S.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Physicians and Health Care Workers Act to exempt the health care industry from high H-1B visa application fees, aiming to address critical shortages of overseas doctors and researchers in the U.S.
Medical school Match Day: North Texas student gets top residency choice
Friday is “Match Day," where medical students across the country find out where their careers will continue. Here in North Texas, the anticipation was especially high for one student who pursued her medical degree while fighting cancer.
Friday is “Match Day," where medical students across the country find out where their careers will continue. Here in North Texas, the anticipation was especially high for one student who pursued her medical degree while fighting cancer.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
Doctors warn of surge in respiratory viruses ahead of spring break
North Texas health officials warn of a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 as spring break travel and crowded gatherings lead to increased illness rates and hospitalizations in Dallas.
North Texas health officials warn of a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 as spring break travel and crowded gatherings lead to increased illness rates and hospitalizations in Dallas.
'Fake news': Texas officials say deadly cow virus is not spreading in Panhandle
Contrary to rumors spreading in Texas this week, agriculture officials are calling reports of a fast-spreading cattle feedlot virus "fake news."
Contrary to rumors spreading in Texas this week, agriculture officials are calling reports of a fast-spreading cattle feedlot virus "fake news."
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
The power of nutrition and brain health
March is National Nutrition Month! Registered dietitian Meridan Zerner is in the Good Day studio to give tips for feeding your mind.
March is National Nutrition Month! Registered dietitian Meridan Zerner is in the Good Day studio to give tips for feeding your mind.
Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.