3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (607+ words) Many people who live outdoors, unsheltered, are also — unsurprisingly — sick. People experiencing homelessness are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but getting help for those…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (567+ words) For many people with Parkinson’s disease, tremors can become one of its most visible and disabling symptoms — and medication may no longer be enough to control them. Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center are now using a newly approved treatment…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (718+ words) A new study out of Parkland Health and UT Southwestern could change how healthcare providers prevent one of the leading causes of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. Preeclampsia, a condition that involves “dangerously” high blood pressure during pregnancy, can…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (416+ words) A new study found a blood test could identify some women at higher risk of recurrence of early triple negative breast cancer months before it became detectable through standard follow-up. But there’s a caveat. Austin-based oncologist and breast cancer specialist…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (293+ words) GLP-1/GIP drugs like Zepbound have transformed weight-loss treatment. They may also be able to help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence for some people. Dallas breast cancer specialist Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy, a nationally recognized oncologist and researcher with…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1129+ words) Estrella Carretero fiddled with graduation stole in her hands while she waited for her name to be called. Carretero was one of almost 30 nursing school graduates honored earlier this month by the University of North Texas. She and her classmates…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) Dallas County health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a resident tested positive for the virus. Dallas County Health and Human Services said Tuesday the individual visited three North Texas locations while infectious on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (769+ words) A recent CDC report found cases of high blood pressure in pregnant women rose 73% overall nationally between 2016 to 2024. High blood pressure is associated with serious complications for both mother and baby. But the CDC report does not specify a cause....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (351+ words) Texas opened a new residential treatment center in Terrell meant to increase access to intensive behavioral health services for foster youth. The Terrell Center for Youth in will serve up to 30 kids between 13 and 17 years old who are under Texas…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Morens, who worked under Fauci at the National Institute…...