Battling Pandemic Fatigue
Many people thought it would take a few weeks for the novel coronavirus to go away, but we will be wearing masks and keeping social-distance into the near year.
Many people thought it would take a few weeks for the novel coronavirus to go away, but we will be wearing masks and keeping social-distance into the near year.
Battling Pandemic Fatigue
We could soon be in the middle of a 'twindemic' with Covid-19 cases rising and flu season starting. Two doctors from Texas Health Resources share how you can focus and fight pandemic fatigue.
We could soon be in the middle of a 'twindemic' with Covid-19 cases rising and flu season starting. Two doctors from Texas Health Resources share how you can focus and fight pandemic fatigue.
UF researchers find those who get flu vaccine less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
Some El Paso COVID-19 patients transferred to North Texas due to overcrowded hospitals
The hospitals in El Paso are so overcrowded due to a massive surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations that some patients are being sent to North Texas.
The hospitals in El Paso are so overcrowded due to a massive surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations that some patients are being sent to North Texas.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing at Parkland
Parkland Hospital currently has 101 COVID-19 patients, with 30 on ventilators -- twice the number of patients who were on ventilators last week.
Parkland Hospital currently has 101 COVID-19 patients, with 30 on ventilators -- twice the number of patients who were on ventilators last week.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study says
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
CVS adding several COVID-19 rapid test sites in North Texas
CVS is adding nearly a dozen new rapid-results COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas this week.
CVS is adding nearly a dozen new rapid-results COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas this week.
Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
Mesquite to offer residents free mental health services
The city of Mesquite just announced it will offer residents free mental health counseling.
The city of Mesquite just announced it will offer residents free mental health counseling.
Parkland Hospital hosts drive-thru flu shot clinic at Dallas high school
Parkland Hospital hosted the drive-thru clinic at Samuell High School in Pleasant Grove Sunday afternoon.
Parkland Hospital hosted the drive-thru clinic at Samuell High School in Pleasant Grove Sunday afternoon.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Halloween Safety Tips
Dustin Webb is an administrator with Texas Health Behavioral Health Hospital Dallas. He discusses ways you can elevate safety during Halloween and how to discuss these measures with your family.
Dustin Webb is an administrator with Texas Health Behavioral Health Hospital Dallas. He discusses ways you can elevate safety during Halloween and how to discuss these measures with your family.
Europe, U.S. watch cases surge, debate new COVID-19 restrictions
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.