Tuesday marks the first day of Spring, at least in astronomical terms, for the northern hemisphere. Referred to as the Spring or Vernal Equinox, this phenomenon is characterized by day and night...
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Yields Results
A small-scale trial of a new personalized vaccine for pancreatic cancer showed early signs of success — a ray of hope for patients facing dismal survival rates. Dr. Vinod Balachandran of Memorial...
Surgeon General Warns of Social Media Dangers
Social media may be levying an unseen personal cost. United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory on the mental effects of social media on children. Officials from the U.S....
The Hidden Health Risks in Your Sandwich
The United States is home to several iconic sandwiches, such as the Reuben, the PB&J, the BLT, and the classic Club. But health officials warn that the processed meats they often feature could...
Weight-Loss Drug Showing Promise in Teens
A new study showed that weight-loss medication yielded favorable results in adolescents. The study, published May 17, revealed that once-per-week doses of semaglutide reduced the BMI of obese...
Is Your Diet Really Balanced?
Just about everyone would agree that a balanced diet is paramount to maintaining mental and physical well-being. But knowing what exactly constitutes a balanced diet and following it might be less...
Brain Signals Behind Pain Level Found
For the first time, scientists have discovered brain signals that reveal a person’s pain level. The groundbreaking finding is expected to help in the development of treatments for chronic pain....
Pros and Cons | Dairy vs. Almond Milk
Almond milk has become a popular alternative to dairy milk in recent years for various reasons. But how does almond milk compare nutritionally to cow's milk? Obviously, the two beverages are very...
Fitness Co. Brings Workout Suit Tech to DFW
A new high-tech, high-energy fitness experience is heading to North Texas. Local resident and seasoned franchisee Shivam Khanna recently secured Area Representative rights to bring OHM Fitness...
Study Links Obesity to COVID-19 Severity
Researchers claim to have discovered a new link between weight and susceptibility to COVID-19. Scientists at the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID), along...
Treating Peanut Allergy Through Skin Patch
An experimental skin patch might offer a groundbreaking treatment plan for those suffering from peanut allergies. A trial was recently carried out testing the effectiveness of a Viaskin patch...
Juno Craft Approaches Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon
A NASA spacecraft last week took a major step to help scientists gain deeper insight soon into Jupiter's volcanic moon, Io. Juno flew by the Jovian moon Io on May 16 in the spacecraft's closest...
Breakthrough Menopause Drug Approved by FDA
A new breakthrough drug aiming to reduce the symptoms of menopause was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. Veozah was developed by Astellas Pharma to target the root...
APA Proposes Teen Social Media Guidelines
The American Psychological Association (APA) released an unprecedented set of recommendations for guiding adolescents' use of social media this Tuesday. On May 9, the APA published a report and...
Texas Tops Nation in Babies With Syphilis
Congenital syphilis cases in the United States have continued to rise since a 32% increase in cases was logged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2021, with Texas seeing some of...
Feds Say Texas Children’s Failed To Protect Staff
The Department of Labor ruled last Tuesday that Texas Children's Hospital has failed to protect its employees against aggressive and violent patients. The ruling was part of a review of Texas...
CDC Warns of Possible Meningitis Outbreak
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory on Wednesday, warning about an outbreak of suspected fungal meningitis infections related to surgeries performed...
Ozempic Shortage Led To Use of Alternatives
Regulators are alarmed as the high demand for Ozempic to help in weight loss has contributed to shortages that some health providers are remedying by prescribing generic or compounded versions of...
Five Asteroids Make Close Approach to Earth
Several large asteroids will be making relatively close approaches to Earth over the next few days. NASA identified five asteroids that will make approaches to the planet between May 17 and 20. Each...
Doctors ‘Depart’ Clinic Amid Investigation
Physicians are "departing" Dell Children's Medical Center shortly after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the clinic for potentially performing “gender transitioning”...
Ozone Alert in Effect
Officials are warning of increased amounts of ozone pollution in the air. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that Ozone Action Days are in effect on Wednesday. The...