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New test for amyloid plaque could hep with Alzheimer's research. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Baxter Drug Fails To Slow Alzheimer’s In Big Study

Baxter International Inc. says that a blood product it was testing failed to slow mental decline or to preserve physical function in a major study of 390 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

2013/05/07

Two doctors look at breast cancer x-rays. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

FDA Approves New Targeted Breast Cancer Drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.

2013/02/22

Hurd Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge

A Dallas man accused of working with former NFL player Sam Hurd to arrange large-scale purchases of cocaine has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.

2012/08/24

A bottle of antiretroviral drug Truvada is displayed. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

FDA Approves First Pill To Help Prevent HIV

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.

2012/07/16

FDA Panel Backs First Pill To Block HIV Infection

The first drug shown to prevent HIV infection won the endorsement of a panel of federal advisers Thursday, clearing the way for a landmark approval in the 30-year fight against the virus that causes AIDS.

2012/05/11

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Drug Shortfall Now Hitting Ambulances

If you call for an ambulance there’s a chance it may not be carrying the drugs you need.

2012/02/21

Man Dead In Officer Involved Shooting

Customers at a North Dallas fast food restaurant were shocked to hear gunfire in the parking lot late last night.

2010/10/14

Mexican police investigating shooting found dead

U.S. and Mexican authorities say a Mexican state police commander investigating the reported shooting and disappearance of an American tourist on a border lake plagued by pirates has been killed.

2010/10/12