Health & Wellness

An Arlington woman survived a widow-maker heart attack and is urging people to get checked up if something feels off.

Midlife transformation coach, Demi Austin-Thomas, shares inspiring tips from her new book, Sizzle Boldly.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Dignity Memorial shares how a celebration of life can be the perfect way to memorialize a loved one.

Texas Department of State Health Services tracks pregnancy related deaths in the state. Statistics show death rates increase, and disparities persist, for women of color, older women, and those with lower levels of education. South Dallas nonprofit — Abide Women’s Health — is working to change that. We learn more in today’s Community Conversations with Vince Sims.

The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.

What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?

A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it’s toxic.

About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investigating — whether that chemical could be toxic. 

The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s findings highlight persistent health disparities in tobacco use linked to race and ethnicity, income, education, sexual orientation and gender identity, occupation, geography, behavioral health status, and other factors.

Valerie Bertinelli shared a video of the aftermath of what she said was “a really bad anxiety attack” because she wants to let others experiencing them know they are “not alone.”

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We discuss the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy and its vital service to our community, especially those affected by diabetes with Luis Gonzalez. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Of North Texas. To learn more, visit www.svdpdallas.org/pharmacy.

It’s time to get ready to run on Thanksgiving morning and give back to our community at the 43rd Moritz Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot. Jacklinn Sotello, Executive Director of Communty Health for the Fort Worth YMCA, discusses how you can join in on the fun. Learn more and register today at www.FWTROT.org.

A growing number of areas without OB-GYN care could further drive up the number of preemie births in the U.S., experts say.

The eye infection can happen to anyone, but the vast majority of cases involve contact lens wearers.

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. 

Neuroscientist, Dr. Julie Fratantoni, shares expert tips to help you stay calm and enjoy the holidays.

A new proven protocol in which doxycycline is used to prevent sexually transmitted infections, called doxyPEP, has been an apparent sleeper hit among gay men.

Some viral illnesses are known to cause rashes, like hives.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8.2% of American adults have chronic severe back pain. Sometimes, the pain can be a sign of a much more serious problem.