/tags/vital-signs Vital Signs en-US Copyright Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-12/ut-southwestern-researchers-study-genetics-as-a-cause-of-autism Misinformation persists in news and social media about autism spectrum disorder, but UTSW researchers believe answers lie in genetic and environmental factors. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-12/ut-southwestern-researchers-study-genetics-as-a-cause-of-autism Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Researchers from UT Austin and Baylor reviewed past studies to determine if tech use over time contributes to cognitive decline. They found just the opposite. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-04-28/new-study-says-better-middle-age-eating-habits-can-lead-to-a-healthier-70 A 30-year study of about 100,000 middle-aged people found that their dietary habits could lead to healthier aging. A North Texas dietitian explains. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-04-28/new-study-says-better-middle-age-eating-habits-can-lead-to-a-healthier-70 Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-04-14/computer-vision-syndrome-the-price-you-can-pay-for-too-much-time-on-computer-screens Sixty to 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. A North Texas eye specialist tells how to prevent and treat it. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-04-14/computer-vision-syndrome-the-price-you-can-pay-for-too-much-time-on-computer-screens Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-04-07/north-texas-pastor-finds-all-heart-attacks-dont-have-the-same-symptoms Potter's House Bishop T.D. Jakes says he didn't realize his November 2024 health scare was a heart attack. A North Texas cardiologist explains how that is possible. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-04-07/north-texas-pastor-finds-all-heart-attacks-dont-have-the-same-symptoms Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-31/why-dallas-can-be-challenging-for-children-with-asthma A new report ranks Dallas as one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. A North Texas doctor explains the impact on pediatric asthma. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-31/why-dallas-can-be-challenging-for-children-with-asthma Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-17/study-finds-stress-increases-stroke-risk-in-younger-women-but-not-in-men A study into a form of stroke that affects younger adults finds stress significantly increases stroke risk in women, but not in men. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-17/study-finds-stress-increases-stroke-risk-in-younger-women-but-not-in-men Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-10/everyday-steps-you-can-take-to-reduce-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer Screening offers the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. However, things you could or should do every day can help reduce risk for the disease. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-10/everyday-steps-you-can-take-to-reduce-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-03/new-study-says-your-brain-may-contain-a-spoonful-of-plastic Scientists at the University of New Mexico have found the amount of microplastics found in the brain has increased dramatically over the last eight years. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:38:36 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-03/new-study-says-your-brain-may-contain-a-spoonful-of-plastic Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-02-24/heres-why-some-exercise-outdoors-in-winter-can-be-a-good-thing It's tempting to stay indoors in winter, but a North Texas doctor explains how and why some time outside can be beneficial. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-02-24/heres-why-some-exercise-outdoors-in-winter-can-be-a-good-thing Sam Baker