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Yu Darvish at Rangers spring training in Surprise, AZ (Photo by Gina Miller, CBSDFW.COM)

Getting Workouts In, Even At Spring Training

I am multitasking way too much. I am writing this blog post as I log an interview with Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish following his first workout of the season in Arizona.

2013/02/13

An Intensive Care Unit patient is comforted by her daughter. (credit: Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

No One Fix To Slow Hospital Readmission Epidemic

More than 1 million Americans wind up back in the hospital only weeks after they left for reasons that could have been prevented — a revolving door that for years has seemed impossible to

2013/02/10

North Texans Line Up For Free Dental Services

More than a hundred North Texans made their way to Southlake Friday morning… all in hopes of receiving free dental care.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/08

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Southern Diet, Fried Foods, May Raise Stroke Risk

Deep-fried foods may be causing trouble in the Deep South. People whose diets are heavy on them and sugary drinks like sweet tea and soda were more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study finds.

2013/02/07

A group of high school football players prepare for an upcoming game. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Safety Group: Student Athletes Need Bill Of Rights

A coalition of more than 100 groups is recommending that student athletes have access to health care professionals, better-trained coaches and up-to-date equipment.

2013/02/06

Study: Big Health Benefits When Families Eat Meals Together

Researchers have been looking into the benefits of families eating meals together and the results of a recent study say contributing less than five minutes more a day can improve a child’s health.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/05

Small School Districts Want More For Security

One North Texas school superintendent wants more funding for security.

2013/02/05

A researcher extracts DNA from samples for AIDS vaccine testing. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

AIDS Research Offering Hope, But Local Docs Still Skeptical On Cure

Research on opposite sides of the globe suggest breakthroughs in the search for a cure for AIDS. While the studies are exciting some, local doctors are urging caution.

2013/01/26

Doctors Collaborating On New Research At Dallas Cancer Symposium

They are two words that sound good together: cancer and vaccine.

2013/01/24

A patient receives a flu vaccine. (credit: FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images)

Employers To Feel Impact Of 2013 Flu Season

Some hospitals in North Texas have instituted a strict new flu vaccine policy for employees. And while most employers are not requiring employees to be vaccinated, local economists say most businesses should be concerned about the flu outbreak.

2013/01/14