Vital Signs

A new report ranks Dallas as one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. A North Texas doctor explains the impact on pediatric asthma.

A study into a form of stroke that affects younger adults finds stress significantly increases stroke risk in women, but not in men.

Screening offers the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. However, things you could or should do every day can help reduce risk for the disease.

Scientists at the University of New Mexico have found the amount of microplastics found in the brain has increased dramatically over the last eight years.

It's tempting to stay indoors in winter, but a North Texas doctor explains how and why some time outside can be beneficial.

The CDC began reporting higher flu rates across the U.S. in late fall. A North Texas health official explains why the region’s only now seeing an increase.

They’re non-invasive with none of the dreaded prep. But are recently approved home tests for colon cancer as effective as colonoscopies? A North Texas doctor weighs in.

A North Texas neurologist discusses brain bleeds - the medical emergency that ultimately sidelined actor and comedian Jamie Foxx for months.

A meta-analysis found loneliness increases the risk of dementia in the elderly by more than 30%. But a North Texas neurologist says you can do something about it.

Amid the holiday celebrations, it's easy to forget about home safety. An expert with the North Texas Poison Center shares some risks to remember — especially those that can harm children.

The study of prostate cancer patients in the VA system found some with limited life expectancy were being treated with procedures that did not add more years to their lives.

Many confuse hospice and palliative care. They're similar, but a North Texas doctor explains how palliative care can improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.