Texas hospitals now required to ask about patients' citizenship
Texas hospitals must now collect information on a patient's citizenship status.
Texas Dems target state's abortion ban following report of Houston woman's miscarriage death
According to the ProPublica report, a 28-year-old woman was in a Houston hospital bed for 40 hours, dilated and with her uterus exposed to bacteria before she delivered her deceased son. Her medical team said they could not act until a fetal heartbeat was no longer detected. She died of sepsis three days later.
Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
Cases in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
American Diabetes Month starts Friday
Over 38,000,000 adults live with diabetes... The CEO of American Diabetes Association joins Good Day to talk about early signs of the disease and what you can do to keep from developing it.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
CDC issues alert about 'walking pneumonia' in kids
A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.
Poor sleep quality linked to faster brain aging, study finds
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
Nationwide IV fluid bag shortage hits North Texas hospitals
The DFW Hospital Council admits local hospitals have been impacted, but they are not in panic mode yet. However, that’s not the case in other parts of Texas.
1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak kills 1, sickens dozens
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
E.coli outbreak: McDonald's, 1 dead and 10 hospitalized
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US infant mortality rate rose after overturning of Roe v. Wade, study finds
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
Texas hospitals to start asking about citizenship
Starting next month, hospitals across the state will be required to collect information about how much it costs to care for uninsured, undocumented immigrants. FOX 4's Steven Dial takes a look at how that information will be used.
Texas hospitals prepare to gather data on treating non-citizens
On Nov. 1, hospitals in Texas will have to start asking patients if they are United States citizens after an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Jeffrey Has Heart hosts 'Gala-Ween' fundraiser to support heart surgery costs
Jeffrey Has Heart is holding an online fundraiser this Saturday at 7 p.m. to help other children born with heart issues. Jeffrey had to have surgery to fix a congenital heart problem when he was 16-years-old, motivating him to start the foundation.