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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.
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Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
The new price cap, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will apply to all prescription drugs covered by Medicare.
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Foundation focused on helping injured officers
An Arlington police officer injured in the line of duty is raising awareness about a group that helps officers like him.
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FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
For consumers, the change will likely mean switching to alternatives, including nasal sprays or older oral decongestants that were moved behind the pharmacy counter almost two decades ago.
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Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations observed in the virus.
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures.
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McKinney High graduate receives 3D-printed skull implant after serious car crash
A McKinney High School graduate is a living example of modern medical innovation. After suffering a severe head injury in a car crash, doctors implanted a 3D-printed skull to aid his recovery. Health reporter Bianca Castro shares his remarkable story of resilience and medical advancement.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.
The agency’s decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
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North Texas mother arrested, accused of abusing child
Investigators say a North Texas mom lied about her daughter having an illness, leading to medical procedures. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard is following the story.
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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1. It was detected for the first time in cattle in the U.S....
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As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations on vaccinations.
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Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
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Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change
The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.
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Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
About 67% of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.
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What is raw milk and why can it make you sick?
Raw milk has not been pasteurized, a heating process that kills disease-causing germs.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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First of its kind training for doctors happening at TCU
Special training, the first of its kind for the next generation of doctors, is happening at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Castro takes us inside the classroom.
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Teddy Bear Foundation Donates over 2K Bears to Cook Children's
The Teddy Bear Party, a local 501c3, recently donated over 2,000 teddy bears to Cook Children’s Medical Center PrayerBear Program. The donation was made possible through an eventful night of charitable giving at the Teddy Bear Party, where each guest brought a stuffed bear to be gifted to a child in need at the hospital. The PrayerBear Program, which began…
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FDA warns about men's supplements tainted with prescription drugs
They’re widely marketed to men for performance, energy and sex drive. What you need to know to stay safe.