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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (1019+ words) ATLANTA " President Donald Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies. Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care,…...
Texas cattle ranchers fear the return of a flesh-eating pest
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (1188+ words) Chris Womack is one of a dwindling number of Texas ranchers who can remember fighting the New World screwworm, a once-vanquished pest threatening to make an unwanted encore in the U.S. after its recent return to northern Mexico. "You never forget…...
American Medical Association chooses science over gender ideology, at last
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (590+ words) For years, proponents of what is often called gender-affirming care repeated a compelling statement in defense of early and direct medical intervention, at times including surgery, to support minors who decided their gender didn't match their sex at birth. It…...
TikTok’s design is addictive, harms children, EU says
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (10+ words) TikTok's design is addictive, harms children, EU says'Dallas News...
Trump to unveil ‘TrumpRX’ website for discounted drug purchases
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (200+ words) President Donald Trump plans to unveil a website on Thursday allowing people to directly purchase prescription drugs, part of his push to address Americans" concerns about affordability. The website is designed to enable customers to purchase certain medicines directly from…...
Could poop be the new way to fight cancer? Here’s what you need to know
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (576+ words) One person's waste could be another's shot at fighting cancer. The idea may sound far-fetched, but it is gaining momentum in cancer care. Researchers are testing fecal microbiota transplants as a way of changing the gut's microbes. This could help…...
Editorial cartoon: Cognitive decline
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (88+ words) Dallas Morning News editorials are written by the paper's Editorial Board and serve as the voice and view of the paper. The board considers a broad range of topics and is overseen by the Editorial ... Editorial cartoon: Cognitive decline The…...
The Black ambulance service that created modern EMS
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (195+ words) This Black History Month, it's a chapter worth remembering. Freedom House recruited paramedics from the neighborhoods it served. Despite facing racism from hospitals, patients and local government, Freedom House paramedics earned a reputation for exceptional care. Police began requesting them…...
UNT Health Fort Worth launches institute focused on the science of the senses
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) Have you ever wondered why certain smells trigger childhood memories? What about how your body can navigate in the dark? Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth want to unpack how the brain pulls off those sensory…...
‘Transformative’ tech: How AI is plugging in to doctor’s offices and emergency rooms
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1819+ words) An extra set of eyes on radiology scans, double-checking for signs of prostate cancer. A green light telling surgeons when it's safe to operate on trauma patients. A reminder system that finds and flags test results that need to be…...