North Texas considered a hot spot for COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant by CDC
The CDC says Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties now have a high amount of COVID spreading after a relative lull in this pandemic. UT Southwestern's projections this week show if nobody changes their behavior, hospitalizations in Dallas County could rival the delta wave from last year.
The CDC says Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties now have a high amount of COVID spreading after a relative lull in this pandemic. UT Southwestern's projections this week show if nobody changes their behavior, hospitalizations in Dallas County could rival the delta wave from last year.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues
The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.
The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
Can you catch COVID-19 again? Doctor warns omicron BA.5 subvariant escapes immunity
A top COVID researcher says he's worried about the COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant. Doctors say it's highly transmissible and responsible for several breakthrough cases. Pharmaceutical companies are working to develop variant-specific vaccines that may be more effective.
A top COVID researcher says he's worried about the COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant. Doctors say it's highly transmissible and responsible for several breakthrough cases. Pharmaceutical companies are working to develop variant-specific vaccines that may be more effective.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
First monkeypox case reported in Tarrant County
Tarrant County is investigating its first case of monkeypox. But health officials said they do not believe the public is at risk.
Tarrant County is investigating its first case of monkeypox. But health officials said they do not believe the public is at risk.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Denton County health officials report first case of monkeypox
Denton County Public Health has identified its first presumptive positive case of monkeypox.
Denton County Public Health has identified its first presumptive positive case of monkeypox.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
North Texas city begins offering free medical and dental services to residents
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Man may have spread monkeypox in Dallas, health officials say
Dallas County health officials said a man who was infected with monkeypox had sexual encounters with several other men at a bathhouse late last month.
Dallas County health officials said a man who was infected with monkeypox had sexual encounters with several other men at a bathhouse late last month.
Large Texas abortion provider will relocate to New Mexico
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas is leaving the state. Whole Woman's Health will move its offices just across the state line in New Mexico.
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas is leaving the state. Whole Woman's Health will move its offices just across the state line in New Mexico.
New Dallas clinic partners with Walgreens to offer free services for LGBTQ+ community
Tucked away in the back of a Walgreens in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is the Kind Clinic. It offers free STD and HIV testing to the Dallas community in early 2022. But now, they've expanded their services to include HIV treatment, prevention and gender-affirming care.
Tucked away in the back of a Walgreens in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is the Kind Clinic. It offers free STD and HIV testing to the Dallas community in early 2022. But now, they've expanded their services to include HIV treatment, prevention and gender-affirming care.
Dallas County reports 1st monkeypox case transmitted locally
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the county’s first locally transmitted case of monkeypox.
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the county’s first locally transmitted case of monkeypox.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.