Cook Children's seeing spike in early RSV cases
Doctors at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth have treated nearly 300 children for RSV over the past two weeks. Those numbers are usually seen between December and January.
Doctors at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth have treated nearly 300 children for RSV over the past two weeks. Those numbers are usually seen between December and January.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
North Texas woman credits newspaper ad for helping detect her breast cancer
A North Texas woman says a newspaper ad helped save her life. She said it caught her attention because it was offering free mammograms. She decided to call the number, was screened and learned of her diagnosis.
A North Texas woman says a newspaper ad helped save her life. She said it caught her attention because it was offering free mammograms. She decided to call the number, was screened and learned of her diagnosis.
Sen. Cornyn hosts fentanyl discussion in Dallas with families of victims
North Texas families of fentanyl overdose victims shared their heartbreaking stories of the dangers of the drug. They took part in a discussion Monday with Sen. John Cornyn in North Texas about just how troubling this trend has become.
North Texas families of fentanyl overdose victims shared their heartbreaking stories of the dangers of the drug. They took part in a discussion Monday with Sen. John Cornyn in North Texas about just how troubling this trend has become.
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
RSV cases surging in children as virus spreads earlier, faster this year
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Prosper high school senior continuing recovery after suffering brain bleed
Addison Harmon has been at Dallas Children’s Hospital for eight weeks, and the 18-year-old continues to make strides in therapy.
Addison Harmon has been at Dallas Children’s Hospital for eight weeks, and the 18-year-old continues to make strides in therapy.
High Flu Activity in Texas & Fall Flu Concerns
Internist Dr. Donna Casey from Texas Health Dallas shares news about high flu activity in Texas and why it is key to get the flu shot this season.
Internist Dr. Donna Casey from Texas Health Dallas shares news about high flu activity in Texas and why it is key to get the flu shot this season.
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
Dallas doctor accused of tainting IV bags pleads not guilty to federal charges
Raynaldo Ortiz Jr, the Dallas anesthesiologist accused of injecting heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at a surgery center, will be arraigned Friday on federal charges.
Raynaldo Ortiz Jr, the Dallas anesthesiologist accused of injecting heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at a surgery center, will be arraigned Friday on federal charges.
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
Corsicana ISD workers revive colleague whose heart stopped
A Corsicana ISD administrative assistant wants to thank her coworkers for saving her life. She collapsed during a meeting and had no pulse, but her colleagues knew exactly what to do.
A Corsicana ISD administrative assistant wants to thank her coworkers for saving her life. She collapsed during a meeting and had no pulse, but her colleagues knew exactly what to do.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Nurse poisoned 2 babies with insulin, prosecutor says
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.