Comfort dog provides peace, joy to cancer center patients

Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.

• Feb 12

Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says

U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.

• Jan 29

Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says

Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.

• Jan 28

Ketamine clinics gaining traction in North Texas while state explores broader psychedelic therapies

The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.

• Jan 19

Dallas "Walk with a Doc" program combines walking, health advice to boost mental wellness

Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.

• Jan 15

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs

The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.

• Jan 12

State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today

As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."

• Jan 11

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.

• Jan 12

Mountain cedar making North Texas allergy sufferers miserable

'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.

• Jan 7

Full-body scans in Plano detect health issues before symptoms, patient says scan changed his life

In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.

• Jan 7

Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life

In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.

• Jan 4

Flu cases surge in North Texas as concern grows over "Super Flu" variant

Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.

• Jan 5

UT Southwestern Medical Center to run North Texas' first state-run psychiatric hospital

The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.

• Dec 26, 2025

North Texas hospital gives newborn with rare heart defect a Christmas miracle

A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.

• Dec 24, 2025

Protecting your family against respiratory viruses ahead of holiday gatherings

'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.

• Dec 23, 2025

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