Dallas County launches its own dedicated opioid overdose prevention hotline
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Demi Moore says ex Bruce Willis is in 'stable' health as he battles dementia
Demi Moore gave an update on ex-husband Bruce Willis' health while accepting an award at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival.
Demi Moore gave an update on ex-husband Bruce Willis' health while accepting an award at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival.
Family struggles to bring 'hero' father home after falling sick on European cruise
A Colorado family is working to bring their father back to the U.S. after he fell seriously ill during a European cruise.
A Colorado family is working to bring their father back to the U.S. after he fell seriously ill during a European cruise.
The Colony Fire Department shows support for battalion chief battling kidney disease
Firefighters from The Colony came together for a special cornhole tournament on Sunday to show support for a battalion chief who recently discovered both of his kidneys are failing.
Firefighters from The Colony came together for a special cornhole tournament on Sunday to show support for a battalion chief who recently discovered both of his kidneys are failing.
Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.
Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
Dallas ISD gives young, future medics hands-on experience with tools used by actual doctors
In class this week, students created human skin and wounds to learn how to do first aid on a playground injury. They also got to control a laparoscopic surgery simulator.
In class this week, students created human skin and wounds to learn how to do first aid on a playground injury. They also got to control a laparoscopic surgery simulator.
New study finds humanity nearing life expectancy limits
A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.
A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.
Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says
Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.
Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.
Air Force cadet's cause of death blamed on rare bacterial infection
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk
Here are some tips for moving kids away from processed foods.
Here are some tips for moving kids away from processed foods.
'Absolutely tragic situation': Fort Worth releases police shooting video
Fort Worth police released body camera video showing parts of what happened during an officer-involved shooting that ended with a man’s suicide.
Fort Worth police released body camera video showing parts of what happened during an officer-involved shooting that ended with a man’s suicide.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high
More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.
More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.
Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
$5 billion project to build new children's health campus in Dallas
Kids and doctors help kick off construction of a new children's hospital in Dallas.
Kids and doctors help kick off construction of a new children's hospital in Dallas.
Dallas woman credits genetic testing for detecting breast cancer early
Armed with the knowledge her mom passed down to her, Laura Heims wants to encourage other women to talk to their OBGYNs about genetic testing. It could be a lifesaver -- like it was for her. The early detection made other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation unnecessary.
Armed with the knowledge her mom passed down to her, Laura Heims wants to encourage other women to talk to their OBGYNs about genetic testing. It could be a lifesaver -- like it was for her. The early detection made other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation unnecessary.
Spike in THC poisoning in children alarms Dallas County officials
A Dallas County Commissioner is trying to warn parents about a growing problem. Texas has seen an increase in THC poisonings among young children over the past few years.
A Dallas County Commissioner is trying to warn parents about a growing problem. Texas has seen an increase in THC poisonings among young children over the past few years.
Dallas County Commissioner addresses THC exposure and concerns
The Texas Poison Control Network says it has seen a nearly 500% increase in marijuana related calls over the last 5 years. Many of those calls involve children younger than 5-years-old.
The Texas Poison Control Network says it has seen a nearly 500% increase in marijuana related calls over the last 5 years. Many of those calls involve children younger than 5-years-old.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.