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Texas ranked 43 out of 50 states based on seven metrics. A neurologist from Plano explains how those measures apply to good brain health.
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The study suggests cutting a teaspoon of salt each day can work as well as hypertension medication. A North Texas doctor explains.
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Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told KERA’s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.
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Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells KERA’s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative.
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The two sides had until Tuesday to renew their contract.
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Breastfeeding is recommended for all newborn babies, but not all mothers choose to do it. Dr. Sheri Puffer is an OB-GYN with Women's Health Services in Arlington and Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. She talked with KERA’s Sam Baker about some of the reasons why.
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As with nurses, the U.S. is also short on doctors. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates a U.S. shortage of about 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034.
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Senate Bill 827 set $25 caps on copays for the life-saving drug for those in state-regulated health insurance programs. Texas is the 19th state to enact such a law.
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Cardiogenic shock occurs when your heart suddenly fails to pump enough blood for your vital organs. It’s the leading cause of death in heart attack patients.
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Hospitalizations in North Texas due to COVID-19 have already set new and dismal records in the New Year.
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The arrival of COVID-19 vaccine came as welcome news for health care workers first in line to get the shots. But they’re still contending with a worsening coronavirus surge.KERA’s Sam Baker talked with CEO Barclay Berdan about how Texas Health Resources is handling this health crisis.
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The DFW COVID-19 Prevalence study began in summer with 2,000 participants. Researchers hope to enroll another 30,000 Dallas and Tarrant county residents, plus 15,000 front-line workers in essential industries, to help determine how the virus is spreading in the area.