Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
Dak Prescott, NFL team up to raise cancer awareness
Jeff Fehlis, the Executive Vice President for the American Cancer Society, sits down to talk about the Crucial Catch campaign happening across the NFL.
Jeff Fehlis, the Executive Vice President for the American Cancer Society, sits down to talk about the Crucial Catch campaign happening across the NFL.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Tony Timpa's family considers pursuit of new trial after $1 million verdict in wrongful death case
The verdict falls well short of the $300 million the Timpa family asked for in his 2016 death. Body camera footage shows Timpa pinned down, with a knee on his back for nearly 14 minutes.
The verdict falls well short of the $300 million the Timpa family asked for in his 2016 death. Body camera footage shows Timpa pinned down, with a knee on his back for nearly 14 minutes.
Breast cancer survivors share strength in dragon boats
A remarkable group of women share strength and support at White Rock Lake in Dallas. All are breast cancer survivors who shared a special event with FOX 4 photojournalist Chris Ivey.
A remarkable group of women share strength and support at White Rock Lake in Dallas. All are breast cancer survivors who shared a special event with FOX 4 photojournalist Chris Ivey.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Dallas selected as one of three national hubs for new medical innovation federal agency
The city joins Cambridge, Mass. and the Washington, D.C. area as epicenters of the new agency. A Biden administration initiative, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will work toward medical breakthroughs in treating diseases like cancer, Alzheimer and diabetes.
The city joins Cambridge, Mass. and the Washington, D.C. area as epicenters of the new agency. A Biden administration initiative, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will work toward medical breakthroughs in treating diseases like cancer, Alzheimer and diabetes.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Study finds morning exercise could lead to better weight loss
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection
Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.
Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.
Ovarian cancer survivor from Dallas shares story to inspire other women
An ovarian cancer survivor is sharing her story in hopes of inspiring other women to listen to their bodies. Kezhal Dashti also urges people to seek a second and even a third opinion from doctors, if necessary, before it’s too late.
An ovarian cancer survivor is sharing her story in hopes of inspiring other women to listen to their bodies. Kezhal Dashti also urges people to seek a second and even a third opinion from doctors, if necessary, before it’s too late.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.