Health

One family turned to genetic counseling to understand hereditary issue and make life-saving medical decisions.

Big Olaf Creamery has been ordered to pay $4 million to the estate of Mary Billman, a 79-year-old Illinois woman whose death has been linked to a listeria outbreak traced to the Florida-based ice cream maker.

Correspondent, Courtney Gilmore, visits Stone International Wellness Center to learn about the different benefits of cupping. MORE: StoneIWC.com

Our health impacts not only us, but those we love. Watch how Dexcom Warrior: Harrel Connor – a Type 2 diabetic, took control of his health for the better!  MORE: Dexcom.com

It can turn your fingers and toes white, yellow or blue when it’s cold. A look at this disorder known as Raynaud’s Disease.

True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer: false. Consumer Reports puts the myth to bed once and for all, but explains why it still might be a good idea to listen to your mom and add on the layers when it’s chilly outside. How many times have you heard this:...

Could health care be the next industry to get a convenience make-over?

The diabetes drug shortage is hitting close to home for many North Texans and it’s causing frustration for those who rely on the medicine for survival. Health reporter Bianca Castro has more.

More than half a million people will be told they have congestive heart failure this year. Now, new technology is giving people new hope that their hearts and their lives can be saved.

A new procedure is giving hope to congestive heart failure patients who are running out of options and time.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has opened an investigation into an incident at Rockwall-Heath High School.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has opened an investigation into an incident at Rockwall Heath High School. Several football players became ill after an off-season workout. Some were even hospitalized.

People with diabetes are having a hard time finding crucial medication these days, and some are blaming a trend you may have seen on TikTok. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro explains.

A popular diabetes drug is facing a shortage following a significant demand increase due to its ability to help aid in weight loss, according to the FDA.

New technology is making it possible for doctors in the DMV to diagnose a patient with lung cancer and treat them by surgically removing the tumor, all in the same day.

Consumer Reports has a look at the best products to buy this month that will help you reach your fitness goals.

If your New Year’s resolution includes walking more, new research shows it’s not only the quantity of steps, but the quality that matters.

Health care costs have been rising over the past century System reforms have also led to patients having to pay more at the point of care. Widespread medical debt is a uniquely American problem. Roughly 40% of U.S. adults have at least $250 in medical debt, according to a survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation. “The history of medical debt…

Evelisse Capó shows us an easy recipe for how to make vegan paella.

Holistic Health Coach Karla Salinari shows us an easy recipe for how to make vegan Cuban ropa vieja.

The FDA’s decision comes after clinical trial results indicated that lecanemab slows cognitive decline somewhat in people with mild impairment from Alzheimer’s.