Category: Health

Dear Dietitian, My daughter is on a health kick and complains that I use too many processed, convenience foods. She insists these foods are unhealthy and claims that

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, on an 1894 May day, Parkland Hospital began as a clapboard building on the corner of Maple and Oak Lawn avenues. Today,

Dear Readers, When I told friends and family that I would be writing about the microbiome this week, there were some raised eyebrows.  My friend Ken said, “Of

Registration Now Open for June 8 Carrollton Police Entrance Exam Carrollton, Texas – Do you have what it takes? The City of Carrollton Police Department has opened registration

The European Parliament’s recent ban on single-use plastic products was hailed as a positive step in the world’s battle against climate change. Yet at the same time, younger generations

Parkland providers say there are millions of reasons DALLAS – Mental illness can affect anyone at any time. Young, old, rich, poor, male, female, one in five of

VIP/Rape Crisis Center provides comprehensive assistance to child and adult victims DALLAS – Do these statistics alarm or surprise you? Every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted

Parkland hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27 Event provides opportunity for proper disposal of medications DALLAS –Expired, unused and unwanted medications in our homes can

Dear Readers, Food allergies are on the rise in the United States, and it is estimated that as many as 8% of children suffer from at least one

Quitting isn’t easy but it’s possible. Having a plan can make quitting smoking easier. Making a quit plan helps you stay focused, confident and motivated. Are you ready