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Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016 at 11:42 PM CDT

4 New Non-Travel Zika Cases in Florida

4 New Non-Travel Zika Cases in Florida

The number of cases of Zika has risen in Miami-Dade County one day following a suspected case of non-travel related Zika in Palm Beach County. Governor Rick Scott announced Tuesday four new locally transmitted...

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016 at 11:58 PM CDT

Firefighter Inspires Burn Survivors With Own Survival Story

Firefighter Inspires Burn Survivors With Own Survival Story

Joe Yeakley amazed everyone by his attitude and determination to recover from a devastating burns and now he shares his story to inspire others.

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016 at 06:15 PM CDT

Chiropractic Assoc. Offers Alternative Amid Opioid Epidemic

Chiropractic Assoc. Offers Alternative Amid Opioid Epidemic

Could chiropractic care be the answer for those seeking drug-free alternatives to pain management?

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 10:20 AM CDT

Md. Hospital Clearing Out Neonatal ICU After Bacteria Found

Md. Hospital Clearing Out Neonatal ICU After Bacteria Found

Prince George's Hospital Center in Maryland is clearing babies from its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after three babies tested positive for a bacteria that can cause a potentially deadly infection. Two...

Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016 at 05:48 PM CDT

Houston-Area Infant Death Linked to Zika

Houston-Area Infant Death Linked to Zika

Texas health officials have confirmed the state's first Zika-related death.

Monday, Aug 8, 2016 at 11:53 PM CDT

Dallas County Plans Aggressive Attack on Zika Virus

Dallas County Plans Aggressive Attack on Zika Virus

Dallas County is planning an aggressive attack against the Zika virus if and when the virus is found to be spreading locally, transmitted by mosquitoes here in North Texas.

Monday, Aug 8, 2016 at 06:00 PM CDT

Cupping: How it Works and What Are Those Spots?

Cupping: How it Works and What Are Those Spots?

The most accomplished Olympian in the world, Michael Phelps, is a cupper. So what is cupping, how does it work and who could benefit?

Monday, Aug 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM CDT

Dallas Co. Confirms First West Nile Death of 2016

Dallas Co. Confirms First West Nile Death of 2016

Dallas County health officials confirm the first death related to West Nile virus for the 2016 season in North Texas.

Saturday, Aug 6, 2016 at 12:42 AM CDT

Texas Seeks Federal Funds to Fight Zika Virus

Texas Seeks Federal Funds to Fight Zika Virus

Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the president for money to help fight the Zika virus. Florida continues to battle more than a dozen homegrown cases of the virus, and health experts warn Texas could be next.

Friday, Aug 5, 2016 at 06:09 PM CDT

What Does An Olympic Athlete Eat?

What Does An Olympic Athlete Eat?

A sports dietitian who's worked with Olympic medalists weighs on dietary guidelines for athletes.

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