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Even Light Exercise May Drop Dementia Risk

LET’S CUT TO THE CHASE — a new study demonstrates an association between light-intensity physical activity in older adults and a lower risk of dementia. While the...

Understanding Your Blood Pressure

More attention is given to systolic blood pressure (the first number) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease for people over 50.

My First Time Operating as an Intern Was Eye-Opening

The very real life experience of a medical student experiencing their first call to surgery. The feelings that accompany being on the other side of the knife for the first time

Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Trap

The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito trap for 2021. Public health officials monitor mosquito traps throughout Texas to help prevent human transmission.