A recent surge in visits to emergency rooms by children after ingesting melatonin supplements has given momentum to efforts to see manufacturers tighten standards and change product labeling....
Planned Parenthood Promotes Pregnant Men
Planned Parenthood posted a cartoon photo on social media over the weekend of a pregnant transgender man. “Trans men’s and non-binary pregnancy stories and journeys deserve to be heard and...
Surgeon Allegedly Denied Patients Transplants
A prominent surgeon in Houston has been accused of misconduct in his role with the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center's liver transplant program. A New York Times report raises serious concerns...
Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Researchers have discovered a bacteria in the gut that can potentially point to a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Massachusetts...
Bird Flu Vaccine in Development in Texas
Researchers in Texas are currently developing a vaccine for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1 Bird Flu, in anticipation of the virus mutating to become more transmissible to...
California Mom Wants Child Castrated Without Father’s Consent
A mother may soon be allowed to have her child castrated without the father’s permission because she believes they are transgender.
Doctor Claims Top Trans Group Pushes Hormones on Kids
One of the top transgender advocacy groups is facing criticism for using purportedly flimsy research to push hormone usage on children.
Local Hospital System Uses DEI To Evaluate Purchases
Tarrant County hospital system JPS Health is under scrutiny following revelations it evaluates potential equipment purchases on a 100-point scale that prioritizes "diversity." According to the...
Japanese Astronaut May Join Artemis Mission
A Japanese citizen may soon join one of NASA's missions to the moon. The Artemis Program, the successor to the Apollo Program of the 1950s, is a series of missions aimed at establishing a permanent...
Heart Failure Prominent in E-Cigarette Users
A new study finds that users of e-cigarettes are more at risk of heart failure. The study, published by the American College of Cardiology, used data from All of Us, a National Institute of Health...
Scientists Discover Inflammation Molecule
Scientists appear to have unlocked clues behind inflammation in allergic reactions. Texans are likely familiar with allergies and the variety of effects they can create in one's body. Data from the...
Study Slams Trans Research: ‘Remarkably Weak’
Evidence in favor of hormone inhibitors and cross-sex hormone usage for minors is “remarkably weak” and should be dismissed in most cases of children with gender dysphoria, according to a four-year...
Feds Announce Drinking Water Standards
Federal officials have announced the first-ever restrictions on polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances -- known as PFAS -- are often referred to as...
UNT Prepares Nurses To Work in Prisons
A new elective track in correctional health will offer nursing students at the University of North Texas an unconventional career option. UNT is expanding its offerings at the Health Science Center...
So I Stared at the Sun During the Eclipse, Now What?
Internet search trends suggest some people may have woken up Tuesday with potential eye damage after viewing Monday's total solar eclipse. Millions across North Texas and beyond turned their eyes...
Most Bandages Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
A recent study found that popular bandage brands contain heightened levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” The report was commissioned by Environmental Health News and Mamavation, a website...
Why it is Dangerous To Look at an Eclipse?
There are good reasons why experts say that viewing the eclipse on April 8 without proper eyewear is dangerous.
Three Key Factors Identified in Dementia Risk
A new study identified three of the most significant contributing factors to developing dementia -- all of which are to some degree modifiable. Using UK Biobank data, researchers from the United...
Allergy Season Strikes North Texas Early
Allergy sufferers living in Dallas may want to check their supplies of tissues and antihistamines -- the spring allergy season is here. Data from the National Phenology Network shows that spring has...
Memorial Hermann Stops Transplant Program
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center has halted its liver transplant program following the discovery of irregularities in donor acceptance criteria.
Gene Variants Increase Obesity Risk Sixfold
Researchers have made a landmark discovery in understanding how genes might influence a person's propensity to gain weight, potentially impacting future obesity treatments. The results of a new...