AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
2 Dallas County residents die from West Nile Virus
Dallas County reported its first two deaths from the West Nile Virus this year.
Dallas County reported its first two deaths from the West Nile Virus this year.
Dentist Office Safety
Dr. Field Harrison is the founder of MINT Dentistry. He explains all of the safety measures at the dentist office and why taking time for cleanings can be good for your teeth and overall health
Dr. Field Harrison is the founder of MINT Dentistry. He explains all of the safety measures at the dentist office and why taking time for cleanings can be good for your teeth and overall health
Colon Cancer: What you need to know following the death of Chadwick Boseman
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Jefferson Hurley with Texas Health Resources talks about signs, screenings and more when it comes to colon cancer a week after we learned about the untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Jefferson Hurley with Texas Health Resources talks about signs, screenings and more when it comes to colon cancer a week after we learned about the untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
3 more people test positive for West Nile Virus in Dallas County
The Dallas County health department confirmed three new human cases of the West Nile Virus.
The Dallas County health department confirmed three new human cases of the West Nile Virus.
Fort Worth mayor gets flu shot, encourages others to do the same
With COVID-19 cases declining in many parts of North Texas, the attention has turned to the flu season.
With COVID-19 cases declining in many parts of North Texas, the attention has turned to the flu season.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Second Trump administration appointee ousted at FDA amid credibility concerns
The shakeup comes just five days after conservative communications specialist Emily Miller was removed from her post heading the agency’s press office.
The shakeup comes just five days after conservative communications specialist Emily Miller was removed from her post heading the agency’s press office.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Dallas ISD adds extra mental health resources for students during pandemic
Dallas ISD is dedicating extra resources to help students and their families adjust to the new school year in the midst of a pandemic.
Dallas ISD is dedicating extra resources to help students and their families adjust to the new school year in the midst of a pandemic.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.