Women with dense breast tissue urged to get extra screenings
Dense breast tissue and masses or cancer both show up white on mammograms.
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Dense breast tissue and masses or cancer both show up white on mammograms.
A few weeks ago, an FDA advisory panel found a common decongestant in a lot of over the cold medicine doesn't work.
"I try to look at it like I'm not going to be the victim of cancer," Sofia Perry said. "Cancer is gonna be my victim."
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
"I heard a presentation about the need for kidney donation. It set off something in my heart, to provide that gift for someone," Pastor Shane Webb said.
With the hope of sparing others from going through what they have, the families of 24 victims gathered in North Richland Hils next to a billboard they contributed $70 each to.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shared a message to fans Sunday, reminding them prevention is key when it comes to cancer.
Here are a few ways to help limit screen time for your kids – this includes setting an example by limiting your screen time as a parent.
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
Nearly 1,200 children were admitted to the hospital with COVID during the week ending September 9, marking a five-fold increase over the past three months.
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
It's meant to slim your neckline, but one neurosurgeon says there are some serious risks you need to consider.
Here's why doctors say you should get the booster.
There's some good news for anyone expecting a new baby soon across the DFW area.
According to Texas Children's Hospital, more than 30% of babies needing medical care for respiratory issues tested positive for RSV in August.
Flu cases start popping up around North Texas in late September.
Doctors say to be ready, it could be a tough flu season.
Health officials say covid hospitalizations are up 70% in the last month. Experts say this uptick shouldn't make people panic, but to remain vigilant.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are up 70% in Texas in the last month alone.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
The CDC says White men are more likely to get melanoma, but the study found that Black men are 26% more likely to die from the disease.
Here's your Eye on Health for Aug. 29.
Stephen Love, president and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, says that although numbers are on the rise, there is no need to panic.
A new partnership between Plano Fire-Rescue and the Medical City ECMO team allows paramedics to make the call if a patient is a good candidate for the ECMO machine.
The inaugural Come Out Against Cancer event addresses the importance of cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. Reducing cancer disparities and advancing health equity is an overarching goal of the American Cancer Society.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Saturday night, officers were called to the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road, where the Verbazend Creations & Event Venue is located.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Saturday night, officers were called to the 2900 block of W. Wheatland Road, where the Verbazend Creations & Event Venue is located.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.
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.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Democratic and Republican analysts told CBS News Texas that it looks like she will be running for the Senate after doing interviews on Eye On Politics and in the national media.
Abbott told CBS News Texas the state can cover the costs right now.
Under previous legislation that failed, Texas would have allowed a limited number of resorts to be built that featured casino gambling.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
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 group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
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.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in a statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas, surrounded by family.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
