New Lung Cancer Cases Down In Texas
Texas is among the states, in the west, leading a national decline in the rate of new lung cancer cases.
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Texas is among the states, in the west, leading a national decline in the rate of new lung cancer cases.
A Grand Prairie mother says this is something she needs to do: She and other moms will be making a brave and very public declaration in Washington, D. C. this week. Their hope is to bring attention to the need for more cancer research for kids.
The West is leading a national decline in the rate of new lung cancer cases, with states like California and Nevada accounting for much of the improvement, particularly among women.
The tobacco industry's latest legal challenge to increased government regulation may not hold up in court, but it could mean it will be years before cigarette packs carry pictures of a smoker's corpse or other graphic images.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind drug to treat the deadliest form of skin cancer by targeting a particular genetic mutation found in about half of patients.
Gov. Rick Perry officially started his campaign for President on Saturday, and voters are already asking tough questions about his record.
Their marriage was a loving one, but Bob Baker admits he didn't know what to do once his wife was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2008.
New research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggest mammography screenings should be personalized, based on the woman's age, breast density, family history and other factors.
Rahr and Sons Brewing Company in Fort Worth is hosting the Cowtown Cowboys Showdown, an event to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Nine new warning labels featuring graphic images that convey the dangers of smoking will be required by the Food and Drug Administration to be on U.S. cigarette packs by 2012.
Despite all the recent news about possible cancer risks from cellphones, coffee, styrene and formaldehyde in building materials, most of us probably face little if any danger from these things with ordinary use, health experts say.
A Georgia woman will soon go through her third round of chemotherapy, likely leaving her infertile. But a Dallas clinic is working to give women like her hope that they can still have children.
An international panel of experts says cellphones are possibly carcinogenic to humans after reviewing details from dozens of published studies.
Nate Oxford is only 5-years-old, but has already battled cancer three times. The cancer wouldn't go away, but the family also wouldn't give up. Drastic measures were needed so they took a chance on a radical new treatment.
A Tarrant County community came together Saturday to help one of their own who's battling cancer. Jessica Baade is a mother of two young children, she has cervical cancer and she's just 21-years old.
You can take part in a 5K walk to benefit cancer research Saturday. The 8th annual Dallas/Fort Worth Lymphomathon is a walk to raise funds and awareness for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Dozens of ladies are sporting cute, summer cuts in Coppell and it's all for a good cause. Students at Lakeside Elementary and many of their moms donated their ponytails to the Pink Hearts Funds.
A new study suggests aspirin can actually help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer. The American Association of Cancer Research describes the findings as "significant."
James Chippendale has faced one of the toughest obstacles in life, but it motivated him to live with a purpose.
North Texans diagnosed with cancer will soon have a new battleground where they can fight their disease. The state-of-the-art cancer center at Baylor opens this weekend with amenities and luxuries never seen in a North Texas cancer center before.
A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes. It often takes weeks before their treatment begins. A new cancer treatment center in North Texas hopes to reduce that wait and the anxiety that goes with it.
A Dallas clinic is offering to freeze cancer patients' eggs for free.
For cancer patients, the treatment sometimes seems worse than the disease. But, Dallas-based scientists have developed a new therapy with virtually no side effects, that may even help patients who are running out of time.
Treatment of cancer often involves weeks of grueling chemotherapy and radiation. But, an experimental new treatment could change all that.
Can using mouthwash cause cancer? What about drinking diet sodas? There are a lot of myths about what can and can't cause cancer. CBS 11 News separates the fact from fiction.
The heat continues, with a Heat Advisory in place and feels-like temperatures as high as 109°. Those conditions are likely to continue on Thursday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
A mother, daughter, and fellow survivor say their experiences fuel a mission to support people recovering from trafficking and abuse.
DACA recipients across the country have lost work authorization due to backlogs.
The heat continues, with a Heat Advisory in place and feels-like temperatures as high as 109°. Those conditions are likely to continue on Thursday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
A mother, daughter, and fellow survivor say their experiences fuel a mission to support people recovering from trafficking and abuse.
DACA recipients across the country have lost work authorization due to backlogs.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Jones spoke from Oxnard, Calif. on the eve of 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp.
"We've just always loved each other so much that it was always that that mattered the most," said Kyle Branch.
"I always knew I wanted to audition for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ever since I was a little, little girl."
Joc Pederson homered twice to drive in four runs and the Texas Rangers wrapped up a key AL West series against the Seattle Mariners with a 7-3 win.
The striker's senior career spans two decades, with a youth career that began in 1997.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
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.
