Vital Signs

Cancer cells can spread from one organ to another by directly entering the bloodstream. But more often it’s after the cells enter the blood through the lymph nodes. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center now believe they know why.

A recent study found a link between gum disease and dementia. The team compared different age groups at baseline, with up to 26 years of follow-up, for more than 6,000 participants.

The center's received regional reports of at least 46 cases of ingestion or overexposure to bleach since Aug. 1. A few involved attempts to avoid or stop COVID-19.

A medical professional shares guidelines for keeping your mask effective against the spread of coronavirus.

A baby girl born prematurely at Parkland Hospital in May is believed to be the first in Texas — and one of the first in the U.S. — to become infected with…

In response to questions from concerned parents, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center has put together an online guide based on conditions…

Broken heart syndrome, or stress-related cardiomyopathy, is heart dysfunction brought on by some form of emotional or physiological stress. A new study…

Sore throat is a common ailment, but it’s also now included among symptoms for COVID 19.KERA's Sam Baker talked with Dr. Bradley Berg, section chief of…

In addition to those at high risk for the virus, new screening guidelines call for all adults, 18 and older, to have the blood test at least once in their…

As the coronavirus surge continues, there’s another virus to watch for now: West Nile. Dallas County’s already spraying for the mosquito-borne disease and…

Texas Health Harris Methodist in Fort Worth has become the first hospital in North Texas to use a robotic-assisted technology called Ion to biopsy…

Pregnant women aren’t considered at higher risk for getting the coronavirus, but it raises other concerns about a safe delivery.KERA’s Sam Baker talked…