Study reveals how concussions slow brain activity in high school football players

Researchers gathered data for their study from high school football players to understand the relationship between concussions and its impact on the brain.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

Elton John revealed at “The Devil Wears Prada" musical’s opening night that he still cannot see, months after contracting a severe eye infection.

Bishop T.D. Jakes gives health update after 'life-threatening calamity'

Bishop T.D. Jakes spoke to the crowd at The Potter's House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, one week after he was rushed off the stage following a health scare.

Rockwall woman survives brain tumor, returns to same hospital as nurse

42-year-old Erica Cash went from a patient at Texas Health Rockwall to one of its news licensed vocational nurse. But she says the journey was not easy.

Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life

Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.

Wendy Williams ‘incapacitated’: What we know about her health

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated,’ reportedly according to a recent court filing by her guardian. Here’s what that means, and a look at her recent health diagnoses.

Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued

Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.

Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels

More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.

Dallas turkey distribution: Prioritizing health
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The Dallas American Heart Association is prioritizing health this Thanksgiving by passing out healthier ingredients to communities with high food insecurities. The turkey and food giveaway starts at 11 a.m. at the West Dallas Multi-Purpose Center.

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.

Cook's Children sees influx of RSV and pneumonia cases
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Hospitals across North Texas are filling up with patients experiencing respiratory illnesses. Many are overwhelmed in labs and emergency rooms from high numbers of patient intake and doctors say the holidays could make the numbers rise.

Dallas doctor gets 190 years for poisoning IV bags
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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.

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.