What if you could get a head-to-ankle scan that uses no radiation or contrast injections to check for over 500 medical conditions while listening to music tailored to reduce anxiety? The Dallas...
Experimental Procedure Used for Arrhythmia
Doctors are using radiation to treat people suffering from irregular heartbeats by directly zapping the heart. The method, a last-resort option for people with irregular heartbeats, is considered...
Loneliness Hits Health Like 15 Cigarettes a Day
Loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking cigarettes, says the U.S. surgeon general in a new report that equates the effects of loneliness to those of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. "We...
CDC Director Announces Resignation
The director of the CDC announced on Friday she will be resigning from her position in late June. Dr. Rochelle Walensky's decision to leave her post comes just hours after the World Health...
WHO Declares COVID Emergency Over
The World Health Organization (WHO) determined on Thursday that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a global public health emergency. Its decision was made public Friday morning, almost one month after...
Weight Loss Drugs a Pricy Solution
While weight loss medications may offer a solution to obesity, they could also weigh on one's wallet. Wegovy is one such drug that has been proven to reduce the body mass index of teens and adults,...
Does AI Give Better Advice Than Doctors?
Artificial intelligence might now provide better counsel than medical professionals. A new blind study from the University of California has suggested that AI software ChatGPT might provide better...
Military Obesity Ballooned During Pandemic
The details of a recent cohort study published by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that more U.S. soldiers became obese during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when normal military...
Pediatric Brain Abscesses Rise Across U.S.
An increase in pediatric brain abscesses last year triggered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch an investigation into the cause of the upswing in cases. A brain abscess is a...
Scientists Create ‘Pacemaker Tattoo’
Scientists have developed a tattoo-like pacemaker, marking a revolutionary new type of medical technology. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University have...
Drug Shortages Continue To Trouble Nation
Drug shortages have become an increasingly common problem in the United States, leaving patients, doctors, and lawmakers scrambling for solutions. The University of Utahโs Drug Information Service...
FDA | Amniotic Fluid Eye Drops Not Approved
Some developers and manufacturers are selling eye drops that have not been approved by the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration issued a public safety notice advising that it has not approved the...
Health Experts Reveal Best Diet Options
Health officials have determined some of the best dietary plans for heart health. The American Heart Association (AHA) released a report detailing how the top ten most popular dietary plans score in...
Whole Eggs or Egg Whites, Which Is Better?
Are eggs really good for you? And if so, what part is best for you? Eggs have long been considered a staple ingredient in many dishes, but they also stand out on their own, especially as a breakfast...
Strep Throat Cases Spike Across U.S.
Cases of strep throat infections rebounded in the U.S. following a downward trend during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strep throat is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by streptococcus...
Cornyn Visits North Texas, Talks Fentanyl
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) visited Carrollton earlier this week to participate in a community roundtable on one of the most serious public health crises currently affecting Texans: fentanyl. As...
Are French Fries Making You Depressed?
A new study has found a connection between mental health and the consumption of fast food. Researchers in China recently published the results of a study linking eating fast food to feelings of...
U.S. Smoking Rate Hits Its Lowest
Smoking rates in the nation have reached a new all-time low, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Center for Health Statistics offered an...
Local Clinics Allegedly Transition Minors
Several clinics throughout the metroplex will reportedly administer transgender hormones to children, according to leaked messages publicized by the local activist group Protect Texas Kids. The...
Tee Off Fore Hunger Raises Funds for Food
The Blocking Hunger Foundation recently hosted its second annual Tee Off Fore Hunger fundraiser at Top Golf in The Colony. The April 18 event sought to raise funds to help pay for new programs such...
Dads Drinking May Cause Birth Defects
A Texas scientist has linked birth defects to the father's drinking patterns prior to conception. Researchers from Texas A&M University conducted a study aimed at gaining a better understanding...