Health

A doctor from the Chicago area sprang into action while on vacation in Disney World, saving the life of a 17-year-old girl.

Though the health and human services secretary has been avid fan of raw milk, he hasn’t pushed for changes to federal policies — yet.

Fresh From the Gardens chef, Rosie Sanchez, shares the importance of cooking with fresh ingredients.  FreshFromtheGardens.com

Frisco’s Apex Eye is helping patients see clearly again with advanced cataract care and personalized treatment.

Texas health professionals are warning about possible Medicaid cuts. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the people they say could be most impacted.

Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from all U.S. products by 2027, following federal pressure to phase out petroleum-based food coloring.

A North Texas police officer has a lot to celebrate this Father’s Day after a heart emergency.

Dallas County Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles in a Dallas County resident for 2025.

Summer has become hotter in most U.S. counties, as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in some instances, since 1970. Children are especially at risk.

Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds.

Some U.S. states now allow over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, sparking debate over drug access, regulation, and evolving public health policies.

Discussing the 52nd annual Cattle Baron’s Ball featuring Post Malone.

Cutting-edge robotic technology at Baptist Health allowed Mary Lou Davis to undergo bypass – without cracking open her chest.

Several young celebrities have announced breast cancer diagnoses in the past year — a public reminder that rates are rising among women under 50 in the U.S.

The health and human services secretary is shrinking staff at health agencies and reshaping the mission of his department to focus more on alternative medicine.

The CDC confirmed that the 2024 death of a 71-year-old Texas woman was caused by a brain eating amoeba. They say she came into contact with it while using tap water from an RV for a nasal rinse but the amoeba can be found in any fresh water. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more on what you need to...

The CDC confirmed that the 2024 death of a 71-year-old Texas woman was caused by a brain eating amoeba and families are sharing their warnings so others don’t go through the same.

A warning for anyone hoping to cool off with water. For the first time–we are learning a woman in Texas died after washing out her nose with tap water in an RV. According to the CDC, she contract the rare brain infection last year. NBC 5’s Vince Sims digs deeper into what the amoeba is and ways you can avoid...

Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are a popular way to spend summer vacations. “We buy and sell, consign and repair anything on your RV travel trailer or fifth wheel,” Texas RV Guys owner Joshua Baker said. He said you should consider the water you use at your campsite for health reasons. “There’s a big difference if the RV park that...

The woman contracted a fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba and died eight days after developing symptoms.

Jessie J is coming forward with a health update. On Tuesday, June 3, the singer took to Instagram to announce in a video that she has been diagnosed with “early breast cancer” and noted she debated going public with her diagnosis.