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A perfect storm of COVID, blood drive cancellations and the calendar has created a national blood shortage. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.

A study published in 2015 found more than half of American adults had diabetes or pre-diabetes in 2012. Managing the disease usually involves medication,…

In the hours following this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando, people across the country headed to their local blood banks to make a donation. Today on…

Sepsis is the body's overwhelming response to infection. It's potentially life-threatening, and recently killed actress Patty Duke. More than 200-thousand…

KERA looks at real-life health issues in our series, Vital Signs. In this edition: all that rich or sweet food we tend eat more of at holiday time.It can…

In our series about real life health, Vital Signs, another look at delayed cord clamping.Many doctors believe waiting as long as two or three minutes…

A large number of patients at Dallas County’s Parkland Hospital System have Type 2 Diabetes. Unlike Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t require insulin…

The U.S. is a bloodthirsty place. More than 12 million pints of blood products are used every year. With high demand and limited availability comes…

Is it something in the water? Because according to Guinness World Records, several North Texas women are among the most prolific producers of breastmilk…

During the holidays when thoughts turn to gift giving, organizations like American Red Cross and Carter Blood Care tend to see fewer donations. Dr. Lesley…

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S. The drug tPA has been pretty effective at dissolving blood…

Be aware that prolonged times of sitting still while traveling or while at the office can be dangerous. Blood clots can form in deep veins of the arms and…