COVID cases, hospitalizations on the rise in Dallas-Fort Worth
Some doctors believe at-home tests may not be able to accurately detect the ever-evolving variants of the virus.
Some doctors believe at-home tests may not be able to accurately detect the ever-evolving variants of the virus.
AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
Dallas County receiving $40M as a part of opioid settlement
Dallas County received millions of dollars from its first distribution of a national settlement to treat and prevent opioid addiction.
Dallas County received millions of dollars from its first distribution of a national settlement to treat and prevent opioid addiction.
US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped
An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.
An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.
Tarrant County dealing with $7 million budget deficit over COVID-19 vaccine partnership
Tarrant County was denied reimbursement for a $7 million partnership to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Tarrant County was denied reimbursement for a $7 million partnership to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
1,200+ North Texans inspired by Dallas teen's story register to donate bone marrow
More than a thousand North Texans showed up Sunday morning to try to find a bone marrow donor for a Dallas teen battling a form of blood cancer.
More than a thousand North Texans showed up Sunday morning to try to find a bone marrow donor for a Dallas teen battling a form of blood cancer.
Good Day Saturday
Dr. Nikhil K. Bhayani, M.D. is an infection prevention & epidemiology physician advisor for Texas Health Resources. He shares his advice on keeping your safe during the upcoming tripledemic.
Dr. Nikhil K. Bhayani, M.D. is an infection prevention & epidemiology physician advisor for Texas Health Resources. He shares his advice on keeping your safe during the upcoming tripledemic.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Dallas teen searching for a bone marrow donor match
A 13-year-old Dallas boy fighting an aggressive form of leukemia hopes his story will inspire people to take part in a bone marrow donor registration drive this weekend.
A 13-year-old Dallas boy fighting an aggressive form of leukemia hopes his story will inspire people to take part in a bone marrow donor registration drive this weekend.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
North Texas seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections thanks to a new subvariant
Federal officials are once again urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as infections begin to rise.
Federal officials are once again urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as infections begin to rise.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Texas wants Planned Parenthood to repay millions of dollars
Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements and pay far more in fines on top of that. The case goes before a federal judge Tuesday in Texas.
Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements and pay far more in fines on top of that. The case goes before a federal judge Tuesday in Texas.
Tips to keep students safe from heat
Dr. Andrew Parker from Texas Health Allen shares how to keep students who must be outside during the extreme heat.
Dr. Andrew Parker from Texas Health Allen shares how to keep students who must be outside during the extreme heat.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Dallas police chief calls for more mental health awareness after officer commits suicide
A Dallas police officer committed suicide this week just one day after he was involved in a police shooting. Officer Matthew Bacon was involved in Monday's shooting death of a man wanted for a Dallas murder. He had been with the department for 18 years.
A Dallas police officer committed suicide this week just one day after he was involved in a police shooting. Officer Matthew Bacon was involved in Monday's shooting death of a man wanted for a Dallas murder. He had been with the department for 18 years.
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
Irving resident dies from West Nile Virus
A woman from Irving is the first person to die because of the West Nile Virus in Dallas County this season.
A woman from Irving is the first person to die because of the West Nile Virus in Dallas County this season.