Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Risky, outdoor play important for children's wellbeing: Pediatricians
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Pliers impale Kansas teen after he slips on ice while shoveling snow: 'I didn't know they were in there'
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
Garner ISD closing for rest of week as sickness spreads
Garner ISD in Weatherford said it reached a threshold of both sick students and staff members where they had to close. The school district closed on Wednesday and will not reopen until Monday.
Garner ISD in Weatherford said it reached a threshold of both sick students and staff members where they had to close. The school district closed on Wednesday and will not reopen until Monday.
New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
Children's flu cases up 40% in the last week, North Texas hospital says
Despite the increase in flu, RSV and COVID cases dropped throughout the month of January, according to Children's Health.
Despite the increase in flu, RSV and COVID cases dropped throughout the month of January, according to Children's Health.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
March for Life 2024: Thousands brave snow to rally against abortion rights
More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.
More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.
Comedian Pauly Shore channels fitness guru Richard Simmons in upcoming short film
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
What does it mean to be 'California sober?’
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resolutions not to invest in this year
Cooper Clinic dietitian Meridan Zerner shares her quick tips of what you should avoid to keep your new year's resolutions this year.
Cooper Clinic dietitian Meridan Zerner shares her quick tips of what you should avoid to keep your new year's resolutions this year.
Shake up your workout routine
Exercise is one of the top resolutions for people. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Travis Frantz, discusses how to shake up your fitness routing without injuring yourself.
Exercise is one of the top resolutions for people. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Travis Frantz, discusses how to shake up your fitness routing without injuring yourself.