Everything under the sun needs protection from harsh Texas summers, and that’s especially true of our skin, which […] Pick the right sunscreen to avoid sunburns, skin cancer
It wasn’t a decision that Christina Agee took lightly, but after years of being at high risk for […] High risk for breast cancer won’t worry this mom anymore
About 1 in 3 Americans will develop shingles in their lifetimes, an estimated 1 million cases per year, […] A shot can prevent shingles — and the pain and …
Measles outbreaks at home and abroad have experts worried that the next virus we should fear may be […] How vaccine skeptics and COVID-19 could revive measles outbreaks
When a week in bed failed to shake JD Reitinger’s flu-like symptoms, the Oak Cliff resident got help […] Lung bypass survivor names baby after his ICU nurse
In a state with a never-ending allergy season, Texans are no strangers to “cedar fever.” But with COVID-19 […] With cedar fever and COVID-19 on the rise, how to …
There’s never enough time in the day — for personal or professional obligations, family, or even a good […] How to make time for yourself, over holidays and beyond
Sepsis claims more lives each year than diabetes and stroke combined, and yet few can name its symptoms, […] Sepsis is a silent killer that has experts raising the …
Working or exercising in triple-digit temperatures can quickly become dangerous, even for the heartiest roofer or the fittest […] How humidity makes extreme heat so dangerous
With summer break ending, parents are doing all they can to prepare their kids, and no back-to-school checklist […] Back-to-school tips to keep kids out of the nurse’s office
The summer heatwave is making everyone miserable, but your heart may suffer the most when temperatures hit triple […] Dog days of summer can be hard on your heart
This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest ever. It’s critical to drink enough water, […] When water alone may not be enough to stay hydrated
Barbara Knutson’s life has been full of adventures, from tooling around town on her beloved motorcycle to working […] Missionary on a motorcycle gives new ER ‘gold star’ for …
Avoiding the heat may not be an option during summer in Texas, but avoiding heat illness is — […] How to know when your body is overheated
The soaring popularity of pickleball has led to a rash of injuries associated with the sport, leaving many […] Don’t let an injury spoil your pickleball game
A flowering shrub native to North Africa and India is the latest health fad to take over social […] 4 reasons why ashwagandha’s popularity is booming
Weight-loss surgery allowed Erin Murray to shed more than 100 pounds, along with seven medications for a host […] Weight-loss surgery helps newlywed shed 130 pounds
Lowering your blood pressure is a game of millimeters — millimeters of mercury (mmHg), to be precise — […] How breathing the right way can help lower blood pressure