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It’s considered rare compared to other types of cancer and is highly curable. But testicular cancer is also the number one form of cancer among males, ages 15 to 44. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about why with Dr. Waddah Arafat, an expert in testicular cancer at Parkland Hospital, and a professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The CDC recently recommended a second COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50 with underlying conditions and for those 65 or older. Parkland Health and Hospital System’s chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Chang, talked with KERA’s Sam Baker about the recommendation and whether younger people should consider getting a second booster.

COVID-19 gets far more media attention, but HIV remains a major problem in Dallas County. KERA’s Sam Baker talked with Dr. Amneris Luque, a professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and the medical director of Parkland Hospital’s HIV program, about the decision to offer Universal HIV testing.

Bonton Farms started out as a honey company, employing previously incarcerated men in the community who were looking for jobs. One man says his life would have looked completely different if Bonton Farms hadn’t been created.

Doctors say they want to normalize HIV testing so people can start treatment early.

Parkland Hospital in Dallas is seeing an influx of COVID-19 patients as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads.

Almost 800,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. But, psychologists say the loss goes beyond the official death count. The devastating effects of loneliness and isolation may stay with us long after the pandemic is over.

A well-balanced diet is considered essential for good health. The vitamins and nutrients can help minimize illness. So can what we eat work against COVID-19?

As Texas state health officials wait on news about COVID-19 booster shots, many people are confused about what's next.

Some call it a disgusting habit. But picking your nose can have serious consequences, especially now during the pandemic.

The summer heat can cause your body to lose a lot of water. It’s important to rehydrate, but also to be careful how you do it.

The most recent CDC data showed a more than 1,300% increase in hepatitis A virus infections between 2015 and 2019, and a 63% increase for hepatitis C.