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An early and aggressive start to the flu season has sickened thousands of North Texans, and those who have not gotten the flu shot yet are set to run out of excuses.
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An early and aggressive start to the flu season has sickened thousands of North Texans, and those who have not gotten the flu shot yet are set to run out of excuses.
From drug use to gambling, many people are trying to escape from some sort of debilitating dependency. Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford talks about addiction in his new book.
This flu season has been particularly harsh, attacking even those supposedly protected by the flu shot. And to prove that the illness does not discriminate, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck is battling the illness.
Church officials are making provisions to make sure that parishioners stay healthy -- from skipping the shared communion cup to encouraging fist bumps instead of handshakes.
A flu epidemic continues to hit the United States, according to newly released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the week of January 6-12, 8.2 percent of all deaths were tied to influenza and pneumonia.
TV remotes. Cell phones. Keyboards. We all touch them…over and over…everyday. Flu germs can live on surfaces up to 48 hours
The domestic violence task force unveiled new proposals involving Dallas Police.
When it comes to avoiding the flu, doctors say getting the vaccine provides the most protection, but it's not a guarantee. So many North Texans are looking for ways to boost their immune systems and say exercise is a secret weapon.
It's an issue that plagues many parents. What to do with your sick child when you have to be at work?
The flu outbreak that's sickened thousands of North Texans is an even greater threat to the very young and the elderly and that's forcing operators of area Senior Living Centers to take special precautions.
North Texas folk song writer and musician Heather McCeady has been hospitalized twice with manic depression. Two of her relatives suffering the same condition committed suicide. McCready now adds 'Mental Health Advocate' to her list of titles.
A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: It's safe to get a flu shot. The research found no evidence that the vaccine increases the risk of losing a fetus, and may prevent some deaths
Calls for an ambulance have surged in Fort Worth, another sign the flu is taking an unusual toll.
A study published in the respiratory medicine journal Thorax suggests the more fast food your child eats, the more likely they are to have develop asthma.
Some hospitals in North Texas have instituted a strict new flu vaccine policy for employees. And while most employers are not requiring employees to be vaccinated, local economists say most businesses should be concerned about the flu outbreak.