Media and beauty salon in Southlake fan flames of anxiety over minor outbreak of lice in early September
There is no serious outbreak of lice this fall, and you can read all about it here.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Disease / Illness
Disease / Illness
Denton County flu shot clinic set for Oct. 3 in Lewisville
Flu shots will be available for the general public, but the health department especially encourages those at high risk of complications from the flu to receive a vaccination.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
AIDS Outreach Center of Tarrant County names new director
Allan Gould has been involved with its work as a volunteer and a board member since it began.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
TWU participates in 2008 Dallas Komen Race for the Cure
Participants will receive a TWU Pioneers for the Cure team T-shirt, which the team will wear at the race.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Hip-Hop for HIV Campaign conducting testing site in Fort Worth on Saturday Sept. 7
It's part of "Hip-Hop for HIV," a major HIV/AIDS education and testing initiative targeted to teens and young adults.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Irving discloses second human case of West Nile virus
Not much the city can do, except spray and pray. (And remind folks about the four D's.)
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
City of Irving confirms human case of West Nile; makes suggestions for avoiding further ones
Those nasty little bloodsuckers can be nastier than you might think.
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in Dallas-area pools makes everyone fidgety about inspection situation
Turns out the pools aren't being inspected all that often or very thoroughly either. Oops! Hahaha. Oh well.
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
City of Dallas holding “Hip Hop for HIV” concert September 14
Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway is seeking creative ways to address the disease.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Lewisville closes two public aquatic parks to treat for cryptosporidium
While there's no sign of the parasite, an infected child did visit a Lewisville facility.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
SMU Biological Sciences prof working on novel treatment for HIV
Robert Harrod's approach piggybacks on premature aging disease enzyme to stymie virus replication.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Fort Worth black ministers drum up interest on HIV/AIDS in black community
All seven ministers agreed that breaking the silence from the pulpit is a major barrier.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
First case of West Nile this year reported in Dallas County
The mosquitoes really get uglier every year. Not worse. Just physically uglier.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Cause of death of Richardson girl suspected to be “crypto” parasite from swimming pool
At this point, swimming in a local pool seems a wee bit risky.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Dallas YMCA closing all pools for preventive treatment against cryptosporidiosis
Pools were shut down by Friday night.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
UPDATED: Burger’s Lake in Fort Worth may contain disease-causing microscopic parasites
Hundreds of
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Failure at water park in Rowlett makes 19 people sick from chlorine
Chlorine provokes watery eyes and vomiting.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Dallas County announces West Nile Virus found in Highland Park
Of course, it was wearing little Louis Vuitton booties.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Resource Center of Dallas offering free, fast HIV tests
Participants can learn status in 20 minutes June 27 thanks to gift of rapid tests obtained by Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Dallas County Health and Human Services investigating salmonella on raw tomatoes
Most of the cases are in Harris County, but a few cases have been reported in in Dallas and Tarrant Counties, too.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
American Heart Association dubs Metroplex bad for your heart
At least we didn't come in last.
Monday, May 19, 2008
American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics clarify ADHD statements
Both organizations hustle to clarify foggy statements made about children with ADHD.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Cancer Institute of Dallas opens doors to public
First free-standing cancer research and treatment center south of the Trinity officially opens Friday.
Friday, May 16, 2008
McKinney relay event on Friday April 25 raises $430,000 for cancer programs
The event drew more than 4,000 attendees.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
“Step Out Step Up” event at Valley View Center seeks female volunteers to create wellness bags for local cancer patients
The wellness bags will go out just in time for Mother's Day.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
16th annual Tarrant AIDS Walk set for Sunday
More than 1,000 expected for event benefiting Outreach Center.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Luminarias to be displayed at McKinney Relay on April 25
Luminarias are purchased by friends and family to honor cancer survivors and the memory of those who have lost their battle to cancer.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Relay For Life McKinney to hold rally on March 29
The rally will kick off April as "Relay For Life Month" in McKinney.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Baylor to host prostate cancer benefit on April 30 with special guest Tony Romo
EveryMan Dinner on April 30 is first major fund-raiser for prostate cancer in Dallas.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Dallas pastor raising awareness of breast cancer
Dr. Sheron Patterson has started a community effort called "Breast Cancer Builds" that will build a home in South Oak Cliff.
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
Bishop T. D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, receives Black Aids Institute 2008 Heroes in the Struggle Award
Ohhhh, he got to go to Los Angeles to accept the award, oooooh.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
Dallas activist up for award from HIV/AIDS foundation
Cheryl Edwards started A Sister's Gift in honor of her brother, Ronnie Lewis, who died from AIDS in 1995.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
Rate of new HIV infections up in Dallas County in 2007
County official says rising infection rate due in part to better education leading more people to get tested.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
McKinney elementary students raising money for cancer-stricken classmate
Finch Elementary students will make a donation to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Katheryne Becerra's name.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Dallas pastor on an anti-cancer crusade
Take "The Patterson Pledge," a promise that you will actively take care of yourself.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Dallas-based AIDS Arms to kick off new program
Walk-in HIV testing, outreach to to nightclubs, bathhouses and other venues where people meet sexual partners to be offered.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Dallas AIDS activist Don Sneed remembered by colleagues
Sneed lauded for AIDS awareness efforts among African-Americans.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Dallas’ Cooper Institute announces new study showing role of fitness in preventing male cancer
No matter how fat or skinny they are, men should become moderately fit to prevent death from cancer.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
UT Southwestern in Dallas prevents HIV transmission in humanized mice
Thus far the prophylactic drug treatment is only proven effective in mice, but it's the first breakthrough of this kind in science.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Fort Worth musician Pat Green has emergency appendectomy day after Christmas
He canceled a gig planned for New Year's Eve in his hometown Waco.
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