Dallas doctor sentenced to 190 years in prison for poisoning IV bags
A Dallas anesthesiologist convicted of tampering with IV bags was sentenced to 2,280 months in prison. Prosecutors said his actions sent 11 patients into cardiac arrest and a fellow doctor died.
US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
North Texas nonprofit helps families navigate loss
Broken Halos Haven in Lewisville allows families from across the country to travel to North Texas for a fresh start.
Lifeline for those learning to live after loss
Broken Halos Haven is a non-profit in North Texas that helps families dealing with loss across the country. This local woman uses her experience with loss, after losing her husband in 2018, to help others cope.
Infant RSV cases on the rise in DFW, doctors say
Respiratory illnesses like RSV and walking pneumonia are on the rise among North Texas children. But there is one silver lining for concerned parents.
Infant RSV cases on the rise in DFW, doctors say
Respiratory illnesses like RSV and walking pneumonia are on the rise among North Texas children. But there is one silver lining for concerned parents.
Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Aspiring Allen firefighter working to make dream come true after suffering heart attack
19-year-old Jakob Perez suffered an aortic aneurysm while training to become a firefighter earlier this year. Now, with a valve from a pig's heart and a lot of desire, he's looking to make his dream come true.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Fort Worth research lab's multimillion-dollar robot could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier
Without a patient having to wait to see a specialist, the robot can run approximately 3.9 million tests per year on a specific blood sample versus manually running about 486,000 per year.