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,...
Texas Health Hospital a Comprehensive Stroke Facility
The Texas Department of State Health Services has extended the honor of redesignation as a level one comprehensive stroke facility to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. “Our Comprehensive...
By Amy Jones | Aug 28, 2022
Modified COVID-19 Booster Release Expected Soon
White House COVID coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said a newly "updated" COVID-19 booster targeting omicron variants will likely be released and available to Americans over the age of 12 in a few weeks....
Monkeypox Confirmed at Texas State University
A confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported at Texas State University in San Marcos. The infected individual is a student who does not live on campus. The student will remain in isolation for...
By Amy Jones | Aug 26, 2022
Monkeypox Now in All 50 States
Monkeypox cases have been reported in all 50 U.S. states since Wyoming reported its first case on Monday. Public health officials from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) were investigating...
Dallas Nonprofit Distributes Monkeypox Vaccines
As cases of monkeypox rise in Texas and the rest of the nation, a Dallas-based nonprofit has helped to meet demand for JYNNEOS vaccines. The HOPE Health Center in Dallas administered over 500...
Local MedStar Picks Bicycles Over Ambulances
Because it can be challenging for a MedStar ambulance to reach people in need in Fort Worth's bustling entertainment district, the organization's EMS personnel have been successfully dispatching...
By Amy Jones | Aug 24, 2022
Texas’ First Presumptive Monkeypox Case in Child Under Two
Harris County reported Texas' first presumed case of monkeypox in a child under 2 years old last week. In a press conference on August 16, Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed the case, reaffirming that...
Candy-Like Fentanyl Potentially Targets Children
Large packages of fentanyl made to look like candy were seized last week at the U.S.-Mexico border. Nogales Port Director Michael Humphries in Arizona tweeted on August 17 that Customs and Border...
White House Plans to Hasten Monkeypox Vaccines
The White House's plan to expedite 2.5 million monkeypox vaccines by manufacturing them in the U.S. instead of Denmark and split the dose into five to expand access has garnered mixed reactions. On...
Cardiac Arrest Survivor Advocates for CPR Education
Angela Perkins suffered cardiac arrest at work nine years ago on July 9. She said it was a terrifying experience, but CPR saved her life. "I was at work in a meeting, just a routine meeting at work,...
By Amy Jones | Aug 22, 2022
Dallas County Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
The Dallas County health department recently broadened its eligibility requirements for receiving the monkeypox vaccine. After receiving 5,000 more vaccine vials, they were able to work their way...
UTD Researchers Using Nerve Stimulation to Treat PTSD
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are delving into the question of whether vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can accelerate the recovery of patients experiencing Post Traumatic...
King’s Hawaiian Recalling Pretzel Products
King's Hawaiian has issued a voluntary recall for several pretzel products out of "an abundance of caution" for consumer safety after one of its suppliers recalled an ingredient. The products being...
SMU Students Create ‘SteadiSpoon’ for People With Tremors
Raleigh Dewan spent many meals watching his grandmother, who had Parkinson's Disease (PD), struggle to eat her food independently. Dewan and his classmates set out to change the scenario for...
By Amy Jones | Aug 20, 2022
CDC Plans to Overhaul Itself
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed earlier this week plans to "reform" the CDC and make it "more responsive" to crises. The CDC has...
USDA Recalls Frozen Pizzas Containing Metal
Home Run Inn Frozen Foods is urging consumers to check their freezers for its "Home Run Inn Chicago's Premium Pizzeria Deluxe Sausage Classic Pizza" after discovering contamination of its product....
By Amy Jones | Aug 19, 2022
UTA to Host Texas Health Informatics Alliance Conference
The University of Texas at Arlington will host the second annual Texas Health Informatics Alliance (THIA) Conference next month. The conference will be held on September 9 in the Bluebonnet Ballroom...
FDA Authorizes Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration determined that hearing aids would be authorized for over-the-counter sales without a prescription. The cost of hearing aids, which basic Medicare does...
Nearly 6,000 Cases of Capri Sun Recalled
The maker of popular sack-lunch beverage Capri Sun announced last week a voluntary recall of nearly 6,000 cases of the Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. The beverages are being...
Local Nonprofit Offers Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic
A local nonprofit is offering monkeypox vaccines in South Dallas for high-risk individuals. Abounding Prosperity Inc. announced that it has acquired 300 doses of the vaccine. The vaccine clinic,...