Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, research shows
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
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Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
More than 350,000 people in the U.S. go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year.
With a family history of serious illnesses and his own health complications, it's easy for him to relate to his patients.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections show it may become even more common in the next 30 years, according to the American Heart Association.
"You go through life thinking that you're bulletproof," Drew Naukam said. "I never thought in a million years that I had a problem."
The boy who once needed a feeding tube to survive now loves mac 'n' cheese and chicken nuggets. Extensive physical therapy helped Franklin start moving, and he hasn't stopped since.
A North Texas man is on a mission to inspire others to get active after a blocked artery almost killed him.
The American Heart Association reports new research has found more people die from heart attacks in the last week of December than any other time of year.
The family of Irma and Joe Garcia say they were high school sweethearts who had been together for more than 25 years.
Emergency room physician Dr. Justin Northeim says many people don't know how to administer CPR, so this training will assure people and encourage them to take action.
Doctors say following the FAST acronym can help spot early signs of stroke
There's nothing worse than a broken heart, especially the one inside our bodies.
The American Heart Association wants you to check your blood pressure, and know what the numbers mean.
A cooperative effort between CitySquare and Baylor Scott & White looks to use the barbershop as a bridge to better health in the communities they serve.
Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3, say new federal guidelines that stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health.
The annual effort from the American Heart Association aims to raise awareness and dispel the myth that women need not worry.
A new study has revealed that the statement 'it's never too late to get in shape' actually does hold water after all.
Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander, a new study suggested, and researchers think that reluctance to touch a woman's chest might be one reason.
Clean living can slash your risk for heart disease even if your genes are heavily stacked against you. A large study finds that people with the most inherited risk cut their chances if they didn't smoke, ate well, exercised and stayed slim.
Thousands of students in the FWISD will be handed a special treat at lunch on Wednesday to encourage healthy eating habits. They are putting away the leftover Halloween candy and picking up apples.
Thousands of people have heart attacks each year in North Texas, but fewer than half call 911 for help.
Thousands of people have heart attacks each year in North Texas, but fewer than half call 911 for help.
Hurried, harried and stressed to the max. For many, it's simply the pace of the holiday season. But, doctors say, it's a set up for a holiday heart attack!
If you ask one particular Dallas teenager how he picked his summer job, he'll say it was all about getting a tan. But we discovered the choice proved to be more life changing than that.
Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season. According to a new study, regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease -- in fact, were less likely to die of any cause.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
