Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that people ages 65 and up and those with weakened immune systems get a second dose of the 2024-25 Covid vaccine six months after their first dose, NBC News reports.

The end of Daylight Saving Time means we get more daylight in the morning hours, but the sun sets earlier and that can mean shorter tempers for some. Experts say the so-called “fall-back blues” aren’t just in your head.

Whether you’re trick or treating or the one handing out the candy – most of us are probably going to indulge in some sweet treats on Halloween night.

Here’s what you need to know about Halloween candy and nutrition as you enjoy a sweet treat tonight. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us the details.

The local medical community is facing an IV shortage following Hurricane Helene, which destroyed a supplier’s manufacturing plant in the Carolinas. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on the impact in North Texas.

A supplier’s manufacturing plant was destroyed when the storm ripped through the Carolinas. The situation in North Texas isn’t dire yet, and the healthcare community is trying to keep it from getting to that point.

A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu.

Fresh, slivered onions on the restaurant chain’s Quarter Pounders “are the likely source” of the outbreak, the agency said Wednesday.

Early detection increases the chance of survival and support comes from those who’ve fought and won like Catalina Villegas.

Every two minutes – someone, somewhere in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection increases the chance of survival – and for those in the fight, the support from others can be a secret weapon. That’s one of the lessons a survivor shared with NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson.

The “Meal for the Minds” was not just a luncheon; it was a powerful gathering that embodied the spirit of community and compassion, supporting Metrocare in its vital mission. As the largest provider of mental health, intellectual & developmental disability, and permanent supportive housing services in North Texas, Metrocare has dedicated over 57 years to transforming lives. They serve thousands…

Breast cancer survivor and motivational speaker, Gaby Natale, shares how early cancer detection saved her life.

NBC5 is spotlighting something that sometimes slips through the cracks – men with breast cancer. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness and as the month winds down, NBC5 wanted to spotlight something that sometimes slips through the cracks – men with breast cancer.

To close gaps in stroke prevention and treatment among Hispanic and Latino communities, the American Heart Association unveils a new Spanish-language website. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more on how knowing the signs and symptoms can help save a life.

In a pivotal effort to improve stroke prevention and treatment for Hispanic and Latino communities, a new Spanish-language website has been launched.

The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce, especially precut, pre-washed fruits and vegetables.

Strides in cancer research are happening in Dallas. Most recently, breast cancer doctors say they may have found a new way to fight triple-negative breast cancer– one of the most devasting subtypes of cancer. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Castro reports.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1-lineage omicron variants of the coronavirus are now available in the U.S. for the fall and winter seasons.

An international group of health experts concluded that existing regulations globally are insufficient to protect the public from the potential harms of widely accessible gambling.