Texas resident Marcus Wentrcek and his company Zero Sugar Brands have developed what he says is the worldโs first sugar-free granola bar. The local Plano-based company, an offshoot of The Amazing...
Breastfeeding Mothers Urged to Get COVID Vaccine
As COVID-19 surges in Dallas County, specialists at Parkland Health & Hospital System say it is vital to educate pregnant women and new moms about ways to give their infants the healthiest...
Childrenโs Health Requires COVID-19 Vaccine for All Employees
Children's Health in Dallas has announced it will require all of its employees to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The hospital arrived at the vaccine mandate decision as COVID-19...
POTS Care Launches Self-Care Package
Dr. Diana Driscoll, Clinical Director of POTS Care, launches a new POTS Care Package that lets patients begin treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) virtually.ย POTS Care is...
Nonprofit Provides Adult ADHD Support
Sometimes, it seems like most ADHD supports are aimed at children with ADHD or their parents. Then, when people reach adulthood there are fewer options. Fortunately, adults with ADHD may be able to...
By Emon Johnson | Sep 1, 2021
Study: Hospital-at-Home Program Shows Promise for Oncology Patients
A study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that emergency department visits and hospitalizations are cut in half when patients participate in a hospital-at-home program...
Third Vaccine Dose Available at Parkland
A third COVID-19 vaccine injection for immunocompromised patients is now offered at Parkland Health & Hospital System. The booster shot of Pfizer or Moderna is only available for...
Curis Functional Health Acquires Activate Metabolics, Expands Offerings
Curis Functional Health is expanding its service portfolio by acquiring Activate Metabolics. This acquisition adds DNA-based weight loss to their already extensive portfolio of services offered at...
Personal Care Attendants Needed
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) are working to highlight the need for personal care attendants. The jobs are available, and the need is...
Law Drives Changes for Disabled Parking
A new state law enacts a new requirement for disabled Texas veterans who park in handicapped spaces. According to Senate Bill 792, beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, anyone parking in a disabled parking...
Nonprofit in Texas Brings Awareness to ALS
According to the ALS Association, โALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS, commonly known as Lou...
Long-COVID May Cause Heart Damage
For some patients, the battle with COVID does not end quickly. COVID symptoms that linger have been identified as long-COVID. One of the serious complications from long-COVID is the effect it can...
By Mary Jones | Aug 28, 2021
Mosquito Control Spraying Continues Through Weekend
The City of Dallas is working to stop the spread of the West Nile Virus by spraying for mosquitos in various parts of the city. While spraying has taken place for weeks, the city is not stopping...
More Companies Require Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Over the weekend, Dallas and North Texas saw the highest number of COVID cases since the virusโs peak last winter. While this spike in infections has many workplaces re-implementing social...
By Shawn Cregar | Aug 25, 2021
Female Dr. Naidoo Becomes Part of Medicine of Texas Team
Executive Medicine of Texas announces the addition of LeโSantha Naidoo, a triple-board certified female physician. After national research, they welcome Dr. Naidoo to the practice and their group of...
At-Home Treatment Available for POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is not a fatal condition but is a potentially debilitating autonomic nervous system disorder. POTS is triggered when a person stands after lying...
How Alcohol Sales Were Deregulated During COVID-19
People who drank large amounts of alcohol reported a 20% increase in consumption during the pandemic shutdown, according to new research, and a national alcohol industry watchdog blames Big Alcohol....
Dallas Doctors Considering Care Based on Vaccine Status
With the Delta variant tearing through North Texas and hospital beds dwindling, local doctors face some difficult decisions. The North Texas Mass Critical Care Guideline Task Force has been meeting...
By Shawn Cregar | Aug 22, 2021
Building Freedom for the Homebound
Out of the 3.7 million Texans, more than 1.6 million have a disability that requires a wheelchair or walker. For those who experience mobility issues, simply walking out the front door becomes a...
Seventh Case of West Nile Virus Detected in Dallas County
A Dallas resident has tested positive for contracting the West Nile Virus (WNV), according to theย Dallas County Health and Human Servicesย (DCHHS), on Friday.ย ย Further information about the patient...
Resilient Healthcare Leads in At-Home Care as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Similar to the wave that came 15 months ago, the coronavirus is resurfacing, spreading fear in North Texas and raising alarm bells for the hospital community. Resilient Healthcare provides home care...