#Vaccinations: A North Texas doctor explains why he's concerned enough kids aren't getting the state-required shots and/or COVID-19 vaccine this school year: pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, etc. bit.ly/3pleUTO KERA News #VitalSigns

The first week of school at Biomedical Preparatory at UTSW has officially wrapped up! A partnership between Dallas ISD and #UTSW, the school aims to stimulate curiosity about #STEM and provide a foundation for future discovery. Learn more: bit.ly/3zT9Pqw #ScienceStartsHere

#Clinicaltrials are crucial to approving new medical treatments, but U.S. FDA is pushing pharmaceutical cos. to loosen restrictions on trials for lung cancer. A North Doctor doctor and advocate for change explains why. bit.ly/3QIJlze KERA News

A new study from @utsw found mental health issues contributed to pandemic weight gain in some people already struggling with obesity. Details from the director of the school's Weight Wellness Program and study leader. bit.ly/3e7yfp7 KERA News

Most studies seeking a cause for #LongCovid have focused on the heart muscle, but Houston Methodist researchers found a possible answer may lie in damaged cells in the heart arteries. bit.ly/3RULqIC KERA News #VitalSigns

New research @utsw suggests exercise may help battle cancer in more ways than one: Your improved personal health and through an internal waste product of exercise that may lead to a treatment for the disease. bit.ly/3C7Gmvf KERA News

There's a shortage of pediatricians in the U.S., including in Texas. An assistant professor @utarlington is serving on a national workforce committee (National Academies) to research what's behind the shortage and what can be done about it. bit.ly/3rp1syW KERA News

Improved technology has enabled mammographies to better detect breast cancer, but dense breast tissue continues to be a problem. A TexasHealthResources surgical oncology specialist discusses new U.S. FDA rules intended to make women more aware of this. bit.ly/3UwK7Rk KERA News

A recent report out of Switzerland suggests too much napping may contribute to heart disease, but a local cardiologist believes the real problem may lie with the person who's doing the napping. Here's why: bit.ly/3g93xNu KERA News #VitalSigns

#dementia Most say it stems from age, but new study results suggest such factors as education level, race and ethnicity can also play a role. A psychiatrist who specializes in geriatric mental health comments. bit.ly/3Gzf0B1 KERA News #VitalSigns

A recent study found getting too little sleep can lead to cravings for junk food. A registered dietitian Parkland Health explains how and why. bit.ly/3W9GCkz KERA News #VItalSigns

Doctors often use surgery, chemo, and radiation to treat the malignant brain cancer, glioblastoma. But it often recurs. A researcher at @utsw says "cooling" the cancer cells may produce a different outcome. bit.ly/3jxVqMb KERA News #VitalSigns

All soreness is uncomfortable, but a TexasHealthResources neurologist says aches and pains really are different - and it could determine whether you can treat the soreness at home or should consult a doctor. bit.ly/3Er53np KERA News #VitalSigns

Once dominated by men, Alabama Coushatta now has a female Second Chief for the first time in its 200-year history, and women make up half of its governing council. A conversation with the new chief: bit.ly/3SiXzIN KERA News

His family recently announced actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. A local geriatric medicine specialist with TexasHealthResources says it's not surprising given his earlier diagnosis of aphasia. bit.ly/3kQI8uV KERA News

Uterine fibroids pose a major difficulty for women who want to give birth. A Dallas OB-GYN at @TexasHealth is offering hope through her use of a laparoscopic myomectomy. She talks about one patient's experience. bit.ly/3LBrwm7 KERA News #VitalSigns

It's the drug of choice for high cholesterol, but statins don't work for everyone for various reasons. A new study supports Nexletol (bempedoic acid) as a good alternative. A TexasHealthResources cardiologist explains. bit.ly/3JrpZw9 KERA News #VitalSigns

The latest community health survey from Parkland Health and Dallas County HHS finds some progress made since the 2019 report, but major health disparities remain in southern Dallas County. bit.ly/3FT8XWJ KERA News #VitalSigns

The CDC says one in four older Americans fall each year, and they can lead to serious injury or worse. A @utsw asst. prof. of geriatrics explains why and how older people can prevent falls. bit.ly/40T6xzp KERA News #VitalSigns

Uvalde, Nashville, and more recently, Dallas and Arlington. School shootings are an ongoing problem. A Dallas psychologist offers suggestions on how parents can talk to children about this issue. bit.ly/3Mu6TbE KERA News #VitalSigns