Local residents and visitors to the area will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see two rare astronomical sights at the same time next month. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, nicknamed the "Devil...
FDA Delays Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
Federal approval of Eli Lilly and Company's latest drug to treat Alzheimer's disease appears to be on pause after regulators called for a committee to further evaluate its safety and efficacy. The...
Study: Suicide Rates Increase After Vaginoplasty
People who identified as transgender in California who underwent vaginoplasty surgery were twice as likely to commit suicide following surgery, according to a study published by the American...
Neuron Shapes Possibly Linked to Middle-Age Obesity
Scientists have discovered yet another potential cause for obesity, particularly middle-aged obesity. Researchers have discovered that obesity in middle-aged people may be caused by the shape of...
SpaceX Successfully Tests World’s Biggest Rocket
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever produced, launched its third test flight on Thursday, departing from the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The short test flight is the latest...
Scientists Discover Genetic Cardiovascular Risks
Scientists have made new discoveries that could be key to understanding a predisposition to cardiovascular diseases. Scientists from the University of Virginia Health System published a new study...
Study Warns of Tattoo Ink Labeling Inaccuracies
A new study has discovered that most tattoo inks contain dangerous substances that can allegedly cause organ damage after repeated exposure. The study, published on February 22 in ACS Publications,...
Total Solar Eclipse Events in Dallas
The total solar eclipse will cross over Dallas's skies in less than a month, and The Dallas Express has compiled a list of local happenings to celebrate the rare event. Get Close with a Lunar Flight...
Long-Legged Crane Flies Inundating Texas
While they may look like bloodthirsty super-sized mosquitos, the long-legged crane flies inundating Texas will not bite you. Often referred to as mosquito hawks, crane flies have saturated the state...
ISS Appears Above Dallas This Week
Local stargazers will have an extra object in the sky to view this week. The International Space Station will be visible from the ground as it passes multiple times over the North Texas region this...
Doctors Increasingly Billing for Emails
More and more healthcare groups are charging for emails exchanged between doctors and their patients, especially via their portals. Receiving an emailed reply from a doctor could cost a patient...
Tainted Cinnamon Scare Expands
The FDA is warning consumers to avoid six brands of ground cinnamon after high lead levels were discovered. In October, The Dallas Express reported that cinnamon applesauce pouches were recalled...
FDA Approves Wegovy for Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that it has determined the weight-loss drug Wegovy can mitigate the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease in overweight...
Microplastics Tied to Heart Attacks and More
A new study has linked microplastics and nanoplastics in the body to a heightened risk of heart attacks, strokes, and more. Italian researchers from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli...
California EV Study Based on Faulty Assumption
The California agency conducted a study on the comparative pollution contributed by gas-powered versus electric cars using an unrealistic assumption about how much the subject vehicles weigh to...
Scientists Play Matchmaker to Sea Snails
Scientists in Florida will soon play matchmaker to help prevent the iconic sea creature known as the queen conch from going extinct. From its tasty gooey innards to its beautiful pink-lipped shell,...
Provider-Insurer Contract Spats May Hurt Patients
Fierce contract disputes between health insurers and hospitals may result in thousands losing their current in-network doctors. Citing rising labor costs and heightened demand for medical services,...
Dangerous Opioid Could Spur New Drug Crisis
A dangerous class of synthetic opioids has been gaining ground in the United States, threatening a new wave of fatal overdoses. Estimated to be 10 to 20 times more potent than fentanyl, nitazenes...
Man Dies From Too Much Vitamin D
A man's death has been linked to his taking extraordinarily high amounts of vitamin D, leading to experts begging caution among consumers. David Mitchener, 89, died last May of severe hypercalcemia...
Journal Retracts Articles on Abortion Drug
Journal publisher Sage Publications has retracted three articles that analyzed datasets and concluded the abortion drug mifepristone was harmful. All three of the articles appeared in the journal...
How Healthy Is Your Urine?
A health expert touts the importance of paying attention to our urine -- an important indicator of health. From its color to its odor, urine provides a considerable amount of information about how...