Vital Signs

Too little play time, not enough parental involvement, and too much time on screens may account for the problem. A University of Texas at Arlington professor talks about how to address the problem.

November 2 marks the switch to standard time. A Dallas sleep specialist explains why she thinks we're all better for it.

The hsCRP test checks for inflammation in your heart, a sign of plaque formation in your coronary artery.

The study of more than 27,000 people over several years found that poor sleep health, along with inflammation, can lead to a brain-age gap that can have serious consequences.

The flu vaccine is considered the most effective defense against the virus. A North Texas physician explains why and when you should get it.

We spend a significant amount of time on computers and portable devices, often with our bodies in poor alignment. A North Texas spine surgeon tells how to fix the resulting injuries.

Texas lawmakers banned cell phones in schools to reduce classroom distractions. A North Texas behavioral health specialist discusses whether the idea can work.

A North Texas infectious disease specialist discusses the "NIMBUS" variant behind many of the COVID-19 cases in the current summer surge in Texas and other states.

The British Journal of Sports Medicine compared studies of people who did not exercise and those just starting. A North Texas expert explains how and what kind of exercise can have this impact.

House Bill 2038 allows certain international medical graduates to help ease a physician shortage. But a North Texas doctor doesn't believe that addresses the real cause of the shortage.

The extreme heat can take a physical toll if we’re not careful. A North Texas therapist explains how the heat can adversely affect mental health.

Women younger than 50 have been diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than older women. A North Texas specialist in breast surgical oncology shares some possible reasons.