Baby dies from listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled meat and poultry products has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one infant death in California.
1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC
The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
DFW hospitals see continued spike in RSV, pneumonia cases
Children’s hospitals in North Texas are filling up with patients experiencing respiratory illnesses. Many are overwhelmed in their labs and emergency rooms.
Dallas doctor sentenced to 190 years in prison for poisoning IV bags
A Dallas anesthesiologist convicted of tampering with IV bags was sentenced to 2,280 months in prison. Prosecutors said his actions sent 11 patients into cardiac arrest and a fellow doctor died.
US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
North Texas nonprofit helps families navigate loss
Broken Halos Haven in Lewisville allows families from across the country to travel to North Texas for a fresh start.
Infant RSV cases on the rise in DFW, doctors say
Respiratory illnesses like RSV and walking pneumonia are on the rise among North Texas children. But there is one silver lining for concerned parents.
Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Aspiring Allen firefighter working to make dream come true after suffering heart attack
19-year-old Jakob Perez suffered an aortic aneurysm while training to become a firefighter earlier this year. Now, with a valve from a pig's heart and a lot of desire, he's looking to make his dream come true.