It’s rare for anyone to need a liver transplant at age 24. Rarer still are directed donations, when […] New liver answers prayers of faithful in 3 states
There’s a new COVID-19 variant making headlines around the world, and Omicron has become the dominant form of […] Omicron hits North Texas: Time to vaccinate, not hyperventilate
For years, Leonard Jones experienced heart palpitations. He didn’t worry about his occasional bouts of arrhythmia because they […] Ignoring arrhythmia could raise your stroke risk
Stress is something no one gives thanks for this time of year, and yet our annual rituals during […] 5 tips to make this Thanksgiving stress-free
Brenda Smith began experiencing an alarming change in her health last summer when blood clots in her lung […] Tiny tube a ‘game changer’ to remove deadly blood clots
As a paramedic and EMS consultant, Michael Marsh knows an emergency when he sees one — at least […] Don’t tough it out, warns paramedic whose appendix burst
Beatriz Toledo was looking to embark on a new chapter of her life when a sudden diagnosis derailed […] Transplant replaces 21-pound liver, 9 times its normal size
With the Delta surge retreating and with millions more American children newly eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines, the […] Vaccine facts vs. fiction: Prepare for your debate with Auntie …
Before his heart bypass surgery, Louisiana native Todd Simmons never used to worry about his health, and the […] Heart bypass inspires patient to fix indulgent diet
Last winter’s storm brought record low temperatures and dangerous conditions to North Texas — something Steve Moon remembers […] New hip gets veteran back on his feet quickly after …
When Rob Glenn visited an orthopedic surgeon two years ago, he figured he’d need a new knee. So […] Patient seeking a new knee gets a shock: He’d need …
Most people understand arthritis causes pain and inflammation in and around the joints, but they may not realize […] Arthritis can be ‘wear and tear’ or an immune system …
Longtime educator Robert Gillums nearly had to give up the job he loves two years ago when doctors […] VIDEO: Math teacher finds right formula to beat pancreatic cancer
Every surge in COVID-19 cases fills hospital beds and puts pressure on the nursing and medical staff. That […] Take-home oxygen allows COVID-19 patients to leave hospital sooner
Eating was once a chore for Christina Fauber, but her health problems didn’t reach a breaking point until […] ‘Mommy, are you OK?’: Esophagus surgery that’s easier to swallow
Two years ago, Alice Chapa was enduring chronic constipation and abdominal pain when she had a frightening discovery […] Colorectal cancer survivor warns against ignoring symptoms
When healthy, the gallbladder is an afterthought as it quietly keeps your digestion on track. But when gallstones […] If you had gallstones, would you know it?
Sisters often share similar life experiences, but Joyce Chapman Rousseau and Rhonda Shirley’s bond is unique: both had […] Sisters have same heart surgery days apart at same hospital