A new drug showing considerable promise in restoring tissue damaged due to cold exposure was approved by federal regulators last week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green...
Experts Criticize FDA’s Fourth COVID Booster Approval
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has caused concern among medical professionals after approving a fourth dose of the COVID vaccine for Americans 50 and over. Dr. Marty Makary, a medical...
Free Youth Heart Screenings Available Locally
A series of youth heart screening events are being held in Frisco and Plano this month, hosted by the nonprofit Living for Zachary. The nonprofit was created in honor of founder Karen Schrah's son,...
By Mary Dada | Apr 7, 2022
Study: โSleep Insecurityโ High Among Local Students
Children who live in communities within Arlington, Dallas, Mesquite, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Fort Worth Independent School Districts have the highest rates of sleep insecurity in Texas,...
By Edgar James | Apr 7, 2022
Federal Court Expands Injunction on Vaccine Mandate
On March 25, a federal judge expanded his previous injunction prohibiting the discharge of U.S. Navy members who refuse to take the mandated COVID-19 vaccination for religious reasons. Last year,...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 7, 2022
CDC Drops Warnings for Cruise Lines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its warnings to cruise ship travelers regarding COVID-19. Although passengers will no longer have to worry about COVID-19 protocols,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 7, 2022
Study: Adolescent Heart Problems After COVID-19 Vaccination
A recent study has linked COVID-19 vaccinations to heart problems in some male adolescents who received the shots, calling it a "possible rare side effect," according to the New England Journal of...
By Amy Jones | Apr 6, 2022
Unprecedented Microplastics Found in Human Blood
A recent study conducted in the Netherlands found microplastics in human blood for the first time, raising more questions than it answered about potential health implications. Large plastic waste...
Texas Health Hospital Receives National Certification
The Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital received a new certification, the Joint Commissionโs Gold Seal of Approval for Neurotrauma Certification, making them the first hospital...
By Mary Jones | Apr 3, 2022
Texas Health Hospital Opens New Tower
The Fort Worth Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital opened a new nine-story facility, the Jane and John Justin Tower, on April 2. It is the first of its kind and the biggest project in Fort Worth...
By Mary Jones | Apr 2, 2022
Sleep Study Demonstrates Light Effecting Sleep
The link between good health and quality of sleep has been known for decades. A recent study into the light levels during sleep and human health have highlighted the need for darkness. The study...
By Amy Jones | Apr 2, 2022
Fauci Warns of Potential Return of COVID Restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the medical advisor for the White House, recently issued a warning that restrictions could be re-established in the U.S. in the near future to combat the spread of COVID-19. Fauci...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 1, 2022
Fully Vaccinated Cruise Ship Has COVID Outbreak
Recently, a COVID outbreak was reported among the passengers and crew of a fully-vaccinated cruise. According to ABC News, the Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon with an...
Texas County Ends All COVID Restrictions
Travis County, one of Texas' most liberal regions, is phasing down its pandemic regulations and orders as cities around the country rescind their stringent COVID-19 laws. All COVID-19 emergency...
FDA Halts COVID-19 Treatments in 8 States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) previously approved monoclonal antibody treatments to combat COVID-19. However, on March 25, the federal agency suspended the use of this treatment in...
2022 WalletHub Study: DFW Ranks as One of the Most Overweight Cities
The metro area of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington is among the top 30% most overweight metro areas in the nation, according to a 2022 WalletHub Study. The 2022 WalletHub Study --ย Most Overweight...
By Edgar James | Mar 26, 2022
COVID BA.2 Variant Spreading Internationally
A new variant of coronavirus is moving through a number of countries around the world. BA.2 has been observed circulating in the U.S. as of February 5. According to data from Walgreens, which...
Male Contraceptive Pills Prove 99% Effective
The answer to male contraception may be at hand in the form of a new pill being developed at the University of Minnesota. The team from the Midwest has already completed a trial that proved 99%...
Texas Earns Failing Grade for Medical Marijuana Access
Although medical marijuana is legal in Texas, heavy regulations make it difficult for patients to access. With a short list of qualifying conditions, a limited number of retailers, and restrictions...
Federal Funds Lacking for Fourth COVID Vaccine Booster
President Joe Biden's administration does not have the money to fund a potential fourth COVID vaccine booster for all Americans, according to administration officials who spoke on the issue on March...
Researchers Explore Old Drugs as Options for Treating Sepsis
Researchers are looking at new ways to use older drugs that have already been safety tested and approved. Two older drugs are showing promise in the treatment of sepsis, an illness affecting...