Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
North Texas heart attack survivor shares frightening experience
A North Texas man originally from Germany is happy to be alive after he drove himself to Baylor Hospital in Irving while suffering a heart attack last month.
A North Texas man originally from Germany is happy to be alive after he drove himself to Baylor Hospital in Irving while suffering a heart attack last month.
Listeria outbreak: 3rd death linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall
So far about 7 million pounds of deli meats have been affected by the recall, which was issued in July.
So far about 7 million pounds of deli meats have been affected by the recall, which was issued in July.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
'Star Wars' actor Daisy Ridley diagnosed with Graves' disease after blaming symptoms on 'stressful' role
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Dallas County woman dies from West Nile virus
A woman from North Dallas died recently after contracting West Nile from mosquitoes.
A woman from North Dallas died recently after contracting West Nile from mosquitoes.
Another North Texas couple comes forward as victims of alleged surrogacy escrow scam
The couple says even though they lost thousands of dollars, they still consider themselves lucky. The couple now has a healthy baby boy. But that's not the case for dozens of other families.
The couple says even though they lost thousands of dollars, they still consider themselves lucky. The couple now has a healthy baby boy. But that's not the case for dozens of other families.
Surrogacy scandal: Houston escrow company owner allegedly made off with $10M+
A lawsuit alleges Dominique Side used the money meant for surrogates on personal expenses, including a lavish music recording studio, her music career and much more.
A lawsuit alleges Dominique Side used the money meant for surrogates on personal expenses, including a lavish music recording studio, her music career and much more.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
West Nile virus a growing concern in Dallas County
People living in Dallas County need to take precautions to avoid mosquitos and the West Nile virus.
People living in Dallas County need to take precautions to avoid mosquitos and the West Nile virus.
Frisco couple sues Houston surrogacy company they say stole thousands
Jessica and Richard Climer of Frisco are one of dozens of families suing a Houston company over a surrogacy scheme. The families say the company took their money and the owner is nowhere to be found.
Jessica and Richard Climer of Frisco are one of dozens of families suing a Houston company over a surrogacy scheme. The families say the company took their money and the owner is nowhere to be found.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
What is 'Teflon flu'? Illnesses linked to nonstick pans on the rise
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
Fort Worth firefighters screened for esophageal cancer as part of potentially life-saving project
Fort Worth firefighters volunteered to get screened for a cancer considered among the deadliest. It’s one doctors say firefighters have a 60% higher risk of developing.
Fort Worth firefighters volunteered to get screened for a cancer considered among the deadliest. It’s one doctors say firefighters have a 60% higher risk of developing.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.