Young Dallas woman survives heart attack, miraculously exceeds doctors’ expectations

The term medical miracle may be overused but this story comes close. A 29-year-old Dallas woman who had a heart attack survived and is exceeding her doctors’ expectations.

China probes coronavirus alarm doctor death, cruise ships shunned

China's top Communist Party investigators are looking into “relevant issues raised by the public” about a doctor who was threatened by police after publicizing his concerns about the new virus and has now died from it.

San Antonio Lackland Air Force Base preparing for Coronavirus evacuees

More than 1000 Americans have been identified as living in the part of China where the outbreak was first detected and evacuations started late last month.

Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says

Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.

Ban on certain e-cigarette cartridge flavors goes into effect nationwide: Here's what it means

The policy applies to cartridge-based e-cigarette flavors including fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors. Menthol and tobacco-flavors are exempt, in addition to other kinds of vaping products.

Dallas County Health Director: Flu a bigger concern than coronavirus

Dr. Philip Huang addressed commissioners’ court about the issue and pointed out there have been zero coronavirus cases in Dallas County so far compared to multiple flu deaths in Dallas County.

As the deadly coronavirus continues to spread, at what point does it become a pandemic?

Health officials are concerned that the coronavirus, which has infected more than 20,000 people across 26 countries and killed more than 420 people, is going to become a pandemic. 

North Carolina woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed under car

A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.

Black Men in White Coats to host youth summits around the country
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An effort to encourage African American men to become doctors is going national. UT Southwestern internist and assistant professor Dale Okorodudu started the group Black Men in White Coats. He's now planning summits around the country, starting with a Dallas event that's already full.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.

Health officials confirm 6 cases of novel coronavirus in California

According to the California Department of Public Health, they have confirmed a new case of novel coronavirus 2019 in Santa Clara County on Sunday.

Rush Limbaugh announces he has 'advanced lung cancer'

Longtime influential conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh announced on his show Monday he was diagnosed with "advanced lung cancer."

Philippines reports world’s 1st coronavirus death outside China

The first death outside China from the new coronavirus was recorded Sunday in the Philippines, as countries around the world evacuated hundreds of their citizens from the infection zone and Chinese authorities completed a new, rapidly constructed 1,000-bed hospital for victims of the outbreak.