Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to close on Friday

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.

• Feb 27

McKinney launches plan to place 400 AEDs in homes to boost cardiac arrest survival rates

The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.

• Feb 24

80-year-old North Texas grandmother survives massive blood clot, credits CPR, quick action during heart month

Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.

• Feb 22

After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse

Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.

• Feb 17

How an officer's life-saving rescue sparked an American Heart Association mission in Fort Worth

The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.

• Feb 17

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

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