9-year-old's dreams come true after heart transplant
A second grade Mislap ISD student is taking a trip to the happiest place on Earth! The Make-A-Wish Foundation planned a full trip to Florida after Joey was finally cleared to travel. Joey has been facing heart problems and has undergone many surgeries, including a full heart transplant, since he was just three days old.
A second grade Mislap ISD student is taking a trip to the happiest place on Earth! The Make-A-Wish Foundation planned a full trip to Florida after Joey was finally cleared to travel. Joey has been facing heart problems and has undergone many surgeries, including a full heart transplant, since he was just three days old.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Former President Joe Biden on his cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden shares his first message on social media following his prostate cancer diagnosis and the spread of cancer cells to his bones.
Former President Joe Biden shares his first message on social media following his prostate cancer diagnosis and the spread of cancer cells to his bones.
Popular weight-loss drug could help cut down on alcohol use, study finds
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer
Former president Joe Biden was diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office. Doctors said the cancer cells have spread to the bone.
Former president Joe Biden was diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office. Doctors said the cancer cells have spread to the bone.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Fort Worth children's hospital faces insurance cuts
125 colorful cardboard kids stand outside Cook Children?s Medical Center in Fort Worth. According to a medical doctor with the children?s center, the cutouts represent the masses of young patients who are being threatened by proposed changes to insurance operations.
125 colorful cardboard kids stand outside Cook Children?s Medical Center in Fort Worth. According to a medical doctor with the children?s center, the cutouts represent the masses of young patients who are being threatened by proposed changes to insurance operations.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Texas Measles Outbreak: State only reports 1 new case in latest update
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Since late January, 718 measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have been confirmed by state health officials.
Silver Alert: 76-year-old Karen May Taube
Denton police are looking for 76-year-old Karen May Taube, who was pulled from her assisted living facility.
Denton police are looking for 76-year-old Karen May Taube, who was pulled from her assisted living facility.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Network founded at UNT Dallas helps reduce Texas law enforcement suicide
Suicide among law enforcement officers, once a statistic led by Texas, has fallen greatly throughout the state since the start of a program that kicked off in Dallas.
Suicide among law enforcement officers, once a statistic led by Texas, has fallen greatly throughout the state since the start of a program that kicked off in Dallas.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.