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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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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.
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What is brain fog?
Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”
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Two cats suspected of contracting H5 bird flu die after drinking recalled raw milk in California, officials say
Two cats have died after being suspected of contracting H5 bird flu after drinking raw milk that had been recalled, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,' Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
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Sachse family's ‘Do It for Declan' annual run raises money to fight rare fatal genetic disorder
The Sink family hosts ‘Do It for Declan’ 5K raising awareness and money for research into Sanfilippo syndrome. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards reports the fatal genetic disorder impacts their son’s brain and nervous system.
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Jamie Foxx says a doctor initially dismissed the 1st symptom of his brain bleed
In his stand-up special ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ Foxx reveals how doctors overlooked this symptom of his potentially deadly aneurysm.
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Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
Officials are monitoring the outbreak, but say that a vaccine is not yet warranted because the virus isn’t spreading among people or causing severe illness.
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Killing of health insurance CEO draws attention to frustration over denied claims
In a series of archived posts from a now-deleted Reddit account, Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wrote extensively about a chronic back condition that he said caused him immense pain.