Bipartisan bill aims to cut H-1B visa fees for health care workers

Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Physicians and Health Care Workers Act to exempt the health care industry from high H-1B visa application fees, aiming to address critical shortages of overseas doctors and researchers in the U.S.

Medical school Match Day: North Texas student gets top residency choice

Friday is “Match Day," where medical students across the country find out where their careers will continue. Here in North Texas, the anticipation was especially high for one student who pursued her medical degree while fighting cancer.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Doctors warn of surge in respiratory viruses ahead of spring break

North Texas health officials warn of a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 as spring break travel and crowded gatherings lead to increased illness rates and hospitalizations in Dallas.

The power of nutrition and brain health
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March is National Nutrition Month! Registered dietitian Meridan Zerner is in the Good Day studio to give tips for feeding your mind.

Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms

Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.

Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship

More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.

Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.

Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ

Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility

A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.

Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds

A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.

Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

Cowtown Marathon takes place this weekend in The Fort
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There's a big marathon in Fort Worth this weekend and a health & fitness expo ahead of it. Here's everything you need to know about the Cowtown Marathon.

Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to shut down

A Tarrant County middle school will be closed Friday, Feb. 27, following a norovirus outbreak that has affected both students and staff, school officials announced.