Tatyanna Bailey is Hendrickson basketball's missing piece

Spectrum Local News Health 12/4 4:00A Travis Recek

Tatyanna Bailey left a large imprint on the Hendrickson basketball program before passing this summer.

Effects of Dehydration

Health Care Associates 12/1 9:32A Alysen Vilhena

What Is Dehydration? Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it intakes , leaving your organs without enough liquid resources to work correctly. This may happen on hot days when...

5 reasons why you’re cold after eating

Health Care Associates 11/27 10:46A Alysen Vilhena

Certain foods and eating behaviors can sometimes leave you feeling cold after you eat. However, experiencing chills and feeling cold every time you eat could also indicate you have an underlying...

Can you sweat out a cold?

Health Care Associates 11/22 8:53A Alysen Vilhena

Colds are the most common reason people see a doctor in the United States. Adults may catch a cold up to four times a year, whereas children tend to be exposed more and may contract as many as eight...

Sam Reynolds comes back to football after his fight with cancer

Spectrum Local News Health 11/18 10:38A Travis Recek

Sam Reynolds returned to the football field last month after months of going through cancer treatments.

At least 2 cases of lead poisoning in Texas children linked to recalled applesauce products

Spectrum Local News Health 11/16 6:08A Christine Sanchez

DSHS has issued a health advisory for tainted applesauce products that are causing lead poisoning in kids.

Stages of COPD

Health Care Associates 11/7 6:37A Alysen Vilhena

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, is a common, long-lasting lung disease. It is a progressive disease, which means its symptoms get worse over time. There are several stages of...

USDA ranks Texas 2nd in the nation for food insecurity

Spectrum Local News Health 11/1 6:16A Antoinette Odom

According to USDA, Texas is the second-most food insecure state, with above average food insecurity between 2020 to 2022.

Are Upper Respiratory Infections Contagious?

Health Care Associates 10/30 4:29A Bailey Wilborn

Are Upper Respiratory Infections Contagious? Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are among the most common viral illnesses in the United States, with children experiencing around seven per year and...

Study links elevated pollution levels to breast cancer

Spectrum Local News Health 10/24 8:30A Meteorologist Shawnie Caslin

Living in areas with higher levels could increase your risk.

East Coast tech startup hopes to shake up caregiving industry for the better

Spectrum Local News Health 10/23 4:00A Agustin Garfias

Care Yaya has partnered with UT Austin to connect student caregivers with families at lower than average rates.

Texas Tribune: Why a North Texas suburban school district is opening a new health clinic for...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/20 7:35A Ayden Runnels

The new clinic met resistance from a vocal group of parents who raised concerns the district was overstepping its authority in caring for students.

CDC provides Texas with $4M grant to research, address fentanyl crisis

Spectrum Local News Health 10/20 6:00A Christine Sanchez

The grant will go towards prevention and research

Menopause and Joint Pain

Health Care Associates 10/19 12:18P Bailey Wilborn

Menopause and Joint Pain Menopause is a significant milestone in every woman s life, ushering in profound changes. While most of us brace ourselves for the expected hot flashes and occasional mood...

Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Wake Up?

Health Care Associates 10/13 4:40A Bailey Wilborn

Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Wake Up? Starting your day off with stomach pain can leave you not only uncomfortable but confused. If you’ve wondered, “Why does my stomach hurt when I wake up early?”...