By DR. SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner Birth defects affect 3% of all babies born each year in the United States. Genetic disorders affect 1 in 22 people in the U.S, according to the […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner It’s a new year but respiratory viruses are still present with flu activity peaking between December and February. But could that cough, runny nose or body aches indicate […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner The World Health Organization has brought some of the world’s most skilled scientists and health professionals together to accelerate the research and development of medications and treatments, since it […]
Family Features No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health and taking steps now can make a big difference. Small changes, like following […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner You can still get health insurance for the new year on the federal health insurance marketplace, but the open enrollment period for 2023 coverage ends on Sunday, Jan. […]
By DR. SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner Children who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences are at a 10 to 12 times greater risk for intravenous drug use and attempted suicide. They […]
By OBASE-WOTTA KAMMONKE The Dallas Examiner With COVID-19 cases still looming large in various cities, there is increased concern over new strains and variants. Current risk level of COVID-19 in Dallas is at yellow, […]
By ELEANOR KLIBANOFF The Texas Tribune A federal court ruling Tuesday may make it nearly impossible for Texas teens to access birth control without their parents’ permission. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that […]
By KRISTEN ROGERS CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and maintaining skin health. But drinking enough water is also associated with a […]
By ELEANOR KLIBANOFF The Texas Tribune Nakeenya Wilson was at a meeting of Texas’ Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee when she got the call. Her sister, who had recently had a baby, was […]
Texas Press When you are a child, you will likely have big aspirations regarding your ‘dream job.’ Astronauts, scientists, professional athletes – even superheroes – may be terms often heard. A recently published book […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner During the fall and winter seasons, the days are shorter and the nights are longer. This reduction of daylight, which encourages many to just stay indoors and skip […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration awarded Dallas College a $1 million grant to increase the number of under-represented student nurses in hopes of providing high-quality, culturally sensitive care […]
Tips to help maintain eating disorder recovery Family Features Navigating recovery from an eating disorder is rarely easy, and the holiday season tends to be especially challenging. Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered celebrations […]
By DEIDRE McPHILLIPS CNN Hospitals are more full than they’ve been throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a CNN analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But as respiratory virus […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner Look at a clenched fist. For the next minute open and close it fast between 60 and 100 times. That’s a simplistic way to replicate the size and workload of […]
By Jacqueline Howard CNN Months after most mask requirements have come to an end and many people have stopped wearing them, some of the nation’s leading health experts are encouraging people to put […]
By SANDEE LaMOTTE CNN Eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss, a new study finds. The cognitive score of people in the […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner Whether it’s making a “happy holidays” phone call from behind the wheel, rushing to the next party or indulging in some rum eggnog before hitting the road, Parkland Health physicians […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner AUSTIN – Texas Health Action’s TeleKind, a free tele-sexual health service that provides access to high quality HIV prevention and care without judgment or stigma, will commemorate World […]
By DR. SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner Heart disease is the leading cause of death in United States and disproportionately affects the African American community. Blacks are 30% more likely to die from […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner GENEVA – Following a series of consultations with global experts, World Health Organization will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. On Monday, […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner With a third holiday season underway amidst a global pandemic, some individuals are setting aside time during family gatherings to have difficult health care discussions and presenting their […]
By KATIA HETTER CNN With this year’s Thanksgiving the third since the onset of the pandemic, there are now many tools to help manage COVID-19 risk, including safe and widely available vaccines. But […]
Family Features When many people think of gout, they often picture swelling and pain in the big toe. However, gout – an extremely painful form of inflammatory arthritis – can occur in any […]
By DR. SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner Approximately 1% to 2% of the pediatric population is affected by Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. In Texas, that about 11,000 children under the age of 18 […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner “Quitting smoking is hard, especially if you do it alone,” Said Juan Prieto, Community Health Educator with Parkland Health’s Community Oriented Primary Care Smoking Cessation Program. He added […]
Subhead: A conversation on the emergence of monkeypox, and the future of infectious disease response By DR. SELENA SEABROOKS The Dallas Examiner “On Jan. 8, 2020, the CDC put out an alert about a […]
By JEN CHRISTENSEN and RAENU CHARLES CNN When Amber Sizemore and her family went out of state to celebrate her birthday last week, she had hoped her toddler daughter, Raegan, would try swimming. […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner Expired, unused and unwanted medications in the home can possibly end up in the wrong hands and lead to tragic consequences. To prevent accidents and improper disposal of […]
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