'Brothers for life': North Texas cancer patient meets bone marrow donor who helped save his life
Sebastian Hernandez was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in 2017 and needed a bone marrow transplant to survive. College student Zach Warter, who lives out of state, would be that lifeline.
Sebastian Hernandez was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in 2017 and needed a bone marrow transplant to survive. College student Zach Warter, who lives out of state, would be that lifeline.
Foundation created for Plano 16-year-old who died during football practice holding 'Heartbeats Gala'
In the fall of 2009, 16-year-old Plano East football player Zachary Schrah collapsed during practice and died. This Saturday, the Living For Zachary Foundation is looking to raise money and awareness to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
In the fall of 2009, 16-year-old Plano East football player Zachary Schrah collapsed during practice and died. This Saturday, the Living For Zachary Foundation is looking to raise money and awareness to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
Child dies from flu in Tarrant County
Tarrant County confirmed a child died recently from complications of the flu.
Tarrant County confirmed a child died recently from complications of the flu.
DART launches Cares program to help homeless riders with mental health issues
The recently formed DART Cares team consists of a licensed behavioral health clinician from Parkland Health, a DART police officer and Dallas firefighter paramedic.
The recently formed DART Cares team consists of a licensed behavioral health clinician from Parkland Health, a DART police officer and Dallas firefighter paramedic.
Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Frost ISD closes campuses due to widespread illness
Another North Texas school district is closing all of its campuses due to widespread illness affecting its students and staff.
Another North Texas school district is closing all of its campuses due to widespread illness affecting its students and staff.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization
A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.
A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
American Red Cross offering $20 gift cards for blood donations to alleviate critically low supply
The organization is asking for help after it says recent winter weather has hurt efforts to save lives. More than 500 blood drives were canceled nationwide in January, including North Texas, due to winter storms. The blood shortage situation has gotten so dire that the American Red Cross is offering $20 Amazon gift cards to help encourage people to donate blood.
The organization is asking for help after it says recent winter weather has hurt efforts to save lives. More than 500 blood drives were canceled nationwide in January, including North Texas, due to winter storms. The blood shortage situation has gotten so dire that the American Red Cross is offering $20 Amazon gift cards to help encourage people to donate blood.
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Shannon Murray shares update on unborn daughter's health condition
FOX 4 Good Day anchor Shannon Murray is sharing an update about her unborn daughter -- Baby Stella.
FOX 4 Good Day anchor Shannon Murray is sharing an update about her unborn daughter -- Baby Stella.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments for ban on gender-affirming care for kids
In September, Senate Bill 14 went into effect, banning transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapy and puberty blockers among other treatments. A group of parents, physicians and special-interest groups sued the state, claiming the law violates the constitutional rights of families and children based on sex.
In September, Senate Bill 14 went into effect, banning transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapy and puberty blockers among other treatments. A group of parents, physicians and special-interest groups sued the state, claiming the law violates the constitutional rights of families and children based on sex.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.