Teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications, study says

| |Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Hospital leaders dispute the Medicare findings.Read more

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor

| |Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Know when you need to see a doctor -- and when you don't.Read more

James L. West Alzheimer Center in Fort Worth offering new classes for caregivers

| |Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Funding for two new programs at the James L. West Alzheimer Center in Fort Worth came from a $120,000 grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation.Read more

Denton police alert public about rabid kitten

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Anyone who had contact is asked to call the Texas health department.Read more

Michelle Obama visits with Dallas students to promote better eating

| |Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Chefs and Cowboys players take part in a contest tied to the first lady's Let's Move initiative.Read more

Health Happenings

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Looking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car seats.Read more

Encore in Plano offers day care for Alzheimer's patients on Saturdays

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Facility allows caregivers to enjoy a day of respite on weekendsRead more

Frost bite: Caribbean Food Delights Jamaican Style Vegetable Patties

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

These empanada-style patties are not filling enough to justify the number of calories they contain.Read more

Here's how to make smart choices when it comes to Valentine's sweets

| Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Strawberries are good, and dark chocolate has antioxidants, but watch out for treats with partially hydrogenated oils.Read more

Home workout: Ellen Barrett's 'Power Fusion' DVD mixes yoga, dance for low-impact exercise

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Shot in one take, it's a more authentic workout experience than offered on DVDs on which the exercisers never seem to sweat.Read more