Every 18 months a total solar eclipse graces our sky, casting complete darkness over Earth. When the next solar eclipse occurs on April 8, 2024, Texas will find itself directly in its path as it...
Lessons in Wellness From SuperAgers
Before dying in late 2021 at the age of 99, actress and cultural icon Betty White had fans from all generations impressed by her quick wit and saucy comebacks. White was an example of a SuperAger, a...
Rising Cases of Invasive Strep
The nation has seen an increase in cases of invasive strep caused by the group A strep bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The group A strep (GAS) bacteria...
Weight Loss Drugs Changing Industry
Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the weight loss industry. Organizations and medical professionals dedicated to weight control and obesity reduction are beginning to see the...
Child Beats Rare Form of Cancer
Four-year-old Hank Taylor is a cancer survivor who has learned the importance of every day.ย Hankโs mother, Molly Taylor, said he corrects anyone who asks his age, stating, "No, I'm four and a...
FDA to Authorize Second COVID Booster Shot
If all goes to plan, some adults will be allowed to receive a second booster shot for the latest variant of the COVID-19 virus. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to authorize the...
Xylazine-Fentanyl Combo Deemed Public Threat
White House officials have officially designated xylazine combined with fentanyl as a public threat. The White House released the designation on April 12 due to an increasing number of deaths from...
45 Health Problems Linked to Added Sugars
Put away that sugar bowl! A recently published study suggests that eating high amounts of sugar can lead to at least 45 different health problems. Published by The British Medical Journal, the paper...
Local City Getting First Major Hospital
A new major hospital in the Methodist Health System is scheduled to open in Celina by 2025, making it the first in the city. The new five-story hospital will be located at the intersection of Dallas...
How Do Pets Affect Our Health?
Our furry friends may impact our health and well-being more than we think. Sure, having a pet comes with a number of pros and cons. For instance: Pros -- getting some affection after a bad day and...
Eli Lilly Says Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
Eli Lilly has released some promising data from a clinical trial of its experimental Alzheimer's drug, remternetug. At a conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in Sweden, researchers from Eli...
Two Local Counties Among Healthiest in Texas
A recent ranking found that North Texans living in Collin and Denton Counties are among the healthiest individuals in the state. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (PHI)...
J&J Offers $8.9B in Baby Powder Case
Johnson & Johnson is setting aside nearly $9 billion to pay for potential liability after a lawsuit alleging its baby powder contained talc, causing cancer. The new amount is more than four...
Salmonella Outbreak Caused by Flour
Health officials announced last week that flour was behind the recent multi-state salmonella outbreak that led to a dozen people falling ill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Diabetes Drug Now Popular for Weight Loss
The diabetes drug semaglutide -- sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy -- has been increasing in popularity, but not for the reason it was initially developed. The drug, initially approved...
Texas Man Overdoses on Unregulated Substance
A 33-year-old from Bedford has a long recovery ahead of him after overdosing on a little-known substance called kratom, which his family says is available for purchase in corner stores across Texas....
Centenarians May Have Better Immune Systems
Researchers at Boston University and the Tufts Medical Center have collaborated on a new study that theorizes people who live longer may have uniquely high-functioning immune systems. The study...
Inflammation and Brain Fog May Be Linked
A team of researchers has set out to better understand how chronic inflammation caused by stress might contribute to memory problems in cancer patients. Their studyย aimed to contribute to broader...
‘Fatphobic’ Man on Flight Sparks Debate
An airline passenger took to Reddit this week to share a story of what he described as an uncomfortable flight experience. The post on the subreddit AITA (โAm I the A--hole?โ) from last week quickly...
Deadly Plant Fungus Infects Man
A deadly fungus previously known only to infect plants has been discovered in at least one human. Medical personnel at the Consultant Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals in India have documented the...
UTIs Linked to Eating Contaminated Meat
A new study has revealed that urinary tract infections might be caused by the consumption of contaminated meat products. Over 8.1 million visits to the doctor are made per year in the United States...