Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Tarrant County reports 1,673 new COVID-19 cases, breaking every North Texas record
Tarrant County reported a record-breaking 1,673 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, far and away the highest daily total seen anywhere in North Texas.
Tarrant County reported a record-breaking 1,673 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, far and away the highest daily total seen anywhere in North Texas.
Richardson ISD welcomes 300 teachers for new school year amid coronavirus pandemic
Richardson ISD is getting ready for the first day of school by welcoming 300 new teachers this year.
Richardson ISD is getting ready for the first day of school by welcoming 300 new teachers this year.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tarrant County leaders unable to stop religious convention in Fort Worth that draws large crowd
Tarrant county’s top elected official says he’s frustrated about an event underway at the convention center in Downtown Fort Worth.
Tarrant county’s top elected official says he’s frustrated about an event underway at the convention center in Downtown Fort Worth.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Tarrant County officials prepare COVID-19 response for schools, monitor West Nile Virus spread
Tarrant County is preparing a COVID-19 response plan for back to school and closely watching another health threat, West Nile Virus.
Tarrant County is preparing a COVID-19 response plan for back to school and closely watching another health threat, West Nile Virus.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
Fort Worth teen struck by lightning in Florida continues recovery back home at Cook Children's
There is some progress to report in the recovery of a Fort Worth teen hit by lightning nearly three weeks ago while on vacation with his family in Florida.
There is some progress to report in the recovery of a Fort Worth teen hit by lightning nearly three weeks ago while on vacation with his family in Florida.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
Dallas County reports 382 new COVID-19 cases, lowest daily count since mid-June
Dallas County health officials on Monday reported 382 new COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest daily count since mid-June. They also reported three new deaths.
Dallas County health officials on Monday reported 382 new COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest daily count since mid-June. They also reported three new deaths.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses COVID-19 vaccines and reopening schools
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is encouraging Americans to volunteer to test COVID-19 vaccines.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is encouraging Americans to volunteer to test COVID-19 vaccines.
Working out with a mask
Dr, Craig Crandall is the director of the Thermal and Vascular Physiology Laboratory at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine on the Texas Health Dallas campus. He explains how to exercise with a mask, and what you need to do if wearing a mask is making you feeling symptoms of overheating.
Dr, Craig Crandall is the director of the Thermal and Vascular Physiology Laboratory at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine on the Texas Health Dallas campus. He explains how to exercise with a mask, and what you need to do if wearing a mask is making you feeling symptoms of overheating.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.