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Texas Health Fort Worth and Foundation donate AEDs

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and the Texas Health Resources Foundation donated 15 AEDs to the Parker County Hospital District (PCHD) Emergency Medical Services — a gift …

Parker County Health Foundation members are shown with representatives of the Parker County Committee on Aging.

All smiles for health

It was all smiles on Friday for representatives of several Parker County non-profit organizations. Board members of the Parker County Health Foundation distributed checks to its partner organizations …

Roasted turkey garnished with cranberries on a rustic style table decoraded with pumpkins, gourds, asparagus, brussel sprouts, baked vegetables, pie, flowers, and candles.

A food safety guide to Thanksgiving leftovers

How to store, reheat leftovers and ideas on what to do with all that turkey The minute your Thanksgiving feast hits your table, the clock starts ticking. No, not the countdown to when the doors …

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Relentless Texas heat

Brutal heat across Texas this week will have the state rivaling the hottest locations on the planet. A dome of high pressure with dangerous heat and high humidity across the state has lead local …

State qualifiers Petey Montoya, Taylor Smith, Audrey Hood, Lanham Watts, and Kamryn Kupper are shown at the state competition.

Health science students travel to state

Six health science students recently represented Aledo High School at the HOSA state competition at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. Kamryn Kupper was a state qualifier in Sports Medicine. …

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Gathering for Thanksgiving? Help Keep Flu Off the Guest List

You can help protect yourself and your family from the flu this Thanksgiving.

(NAPSI)—With 74% of Americans planning to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving this year, according to Pew Research Center, there’s one important step to take before getting together: …

Meds are often the go-to for dementia patients. Is there a better way?

Knowable Magazine reports that dementia patients often receive antipsychotics instead of non-drug approaches for behavioral issues, risking health and well-being.

Survey: Weird perimenopause symptoms women never saw coming: Itchy ears, B.O., and more

Hone Health reports a survey of 660 women revealing unexpected perimenopause symptoms like itchy ears, hair changes, and frozen shoulder, highlighting hormonal impacts.

A Navy medical center is testing a supplement for chronic pain against a placebo

Neurogan Health reports a Navy trial is testing palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for chronic pain.

What causes a food coma, and how to beat it this Thanksgiving

Naturepedic reports that food comas, or postprandial somnolence, occur after large meals, causing drowsiness.

America’s biggest measles outbreaks have very different death tolls. Why?

Healthbeat reports on the varying death tolls of recent measles outbreaks in Pennsylvania and South Carolina, with demographic factors influencing outcomes.

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You Could Have Prediabetes Without Knowing It

People who donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross during November will receive a free A1C test.

(NAPSI)—Throughout November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is offering free A1C testing to blood and platelet donors, letting individuals learn more about their health …

Nearly a third of US adults avoid medical care due to stigma, 91% say it’s cost them

TelyRx reports that nearly 31% of U.S. adults avoid medical care due to stigma.

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Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

America's #1 Cancer Is More Common Than We Thought

(NewsUSA) - New estimates suggest that 4.7 million Americans are diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) annually, while advances in treatment offer patients more choices than ever before.NMSC …

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …

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Long Before Tremors, Sleep May Hold Important Clues to Parkinson’s

(BPT) - Key takeawaysSome people physically act out their dreams. They may punch, kick or yell while asleep. This condition is called REM sleep behavior disorder or RBD.RBD may be an early warning …

Tiny fish, big hope: The science bringing rare epilepsy research home

(BPT) - Exciting new research models and at-home clinical trials are shortening the distance between breakthrough science and the families who need it most.For families facing a rare epilepsy …

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

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As Veterans Day Approaches, It’s Worth Talking About Tobacco

By Lacoadia Burkes, Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida (NAPSI)—As Veterans Day approaches, many of us will spend time celebrating the veterans in our lives. Across our state, that might mean …

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Before you pick a health plan, ask these 5 questions

GoodRx reports that choosing the right health insurance can be overwhelming. Key factors include budget, medical needs, and upcoming life events to find the best plan.

Are people with ADHD more likely to get dementia? What research found

Understood reports that a 2026 study links ADHD to higher dementia risk, though many with ADHD don't develop it. Key factors include genetics and health.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.