Dallas hospital among those approved to provide new gene therapy for sickle cell disease
A Dallas hospital is one of a handful in the country approved to provide new gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
National blood supply shortage also affecting DFW hospitals, American Red Cross says
There's a critical shortage of supply, and there's concern hospitals may not have what they need to save lives. The blood shortage is also being seen here in the DFW area, impacting surgeries and procedures at nearby hospitals.
DFW blood supply hits critically low level, donate to win Super Bowl tickets
If you make an appointment to donate blood in January, you'll help to alleviate a critical shortage and you'll have the chance to win Super Bowl tickets.
Rowlett High School now has a 'reset room' to help students and teachers
Rowlett High School has a reset room on campus that will serve as a place for students to take a break, work through their anger, and re-center outside of the normal school environment.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
COVID, flu cases on the rise in North Texas, hospital officials say
Respiratory viral season is in full bloom with COVID, flu and RSV cases keeping medical providers across the Metroplex busy.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Allergy Report: Aggressive cedar fever season affecting many in North Texas
Are your sinuses bothering you? You could be fighting Texas’ aggressive cedar fever season.
Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules
The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.
Fort Worth woman who survived stroke, 2 heart attacks continues road to recovery
A Fort Worth mother is counting her blessings this new year after suffering a stroke and two heart attacks. She's had to learn to walk and talk again, but she's making great stride in her recovery.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.