Every month brought misery for Renee Cooper, whose extreme menstrual symptoms were caused by six uterine fibroids, ranging […] Uterine fibroid patient ‘a walking miracle’ after life-altering procedure
The dog days have arrived in Texas, with the heat routinely hitting triple digits. And unlike last summer, […] Why COVID-19 cases are rising with the summer temperatures
Lynda Russell says she and her other siblings learned a painful but valuable lesson from their sister Debbie […] Sister’s colon cancer diagnosis ‘saved our lives’
Many women in their 30s may consider themselves in the prime of life, but in the world of […] 4 prenatal tests that women over 35 should consider
Pearl and Vernon Smith will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this summer surrounded by their children and grandchildren. […] New liver gives couple’s 60-year marriage new life
Pregnancy is a special time that nonetheless comes with its share of anxieties. For about 1 in 25 […] For some new moms, preeclampsia risks don’t end with delivery
Two years and counting into the pandemic, many mysteries about the virus endure, but few affect as many […] What doctors are learning about ‘long COVID’
Going “gluten free” seems like a healthy idea, if we’re to believe all those labels on supermarket shelves […] When a gluten-free diet might be right for you
The pandemic has disrupted the commitments of countless women to get their annual mammograms, and Grand Prairie educator […] Moral of this author’s story: Don’t put off mammograms
Alcoholic liver disease often invokes images of heavy drinking over many years, but even a shorter time frame […] How the pandemic made liver disease worse
The violence in Ukraine has taken over our news feeds, and the Russian invasion is hard to ignore, […] Help your children cope with the war in Ukraine
Lung cancer claims more American lives each year than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, and with thousands […] Lung cancer screening is simple — and could be a …
Accidental falls are a fact of life, no matter your age or fitness level. However, as we grow […] Preventing falls a critical step to staying active as a …
Ovarian cancer has been called “the silent killer” because it’s virtually impossible to detect in its early stages. […] 4 clues genetic testing for ovarian cancer might be for …
Tamara Rangel was 24 weeks pregnant with her third child, Natalia, when an ultrasound uncovered a terrifying discovery […] ‘Smiling in the NICU’ after team fixes baby’s rare condition
Dementia is often the biggest fear when an elderly loved one suddenly becomes disoriented or can’t remember names, […] Confusion in seniors may be a simple UTI, rather than …
For many of us, each new year represents a clean slate to revive goals and become a better […] 5 tips to keep your new year’s resolutions
Our bodies need salt to function but get too much and your health can suffer dramatically. “Excessive salt […] Simple dietary change could prevent millions of heart attacks, strokes