Bianca Castro
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Dallas, TX, United States
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How to Cope With Storm Anxiety When Severe Weather Hits North Texas
Storm anxiety, even weather-related phobias, can seem difficult to manage in the moment, but there are ways to cope. → Read More
Flu-Like Symptoms Lead to Open Heart Surgery for 34-Year-Old Dallas Man
A Dallas man is happy to be alive after having open heart surgery at just 34-years-old. → Read More
Fitness Trends That Are Here to Stay in 2023
Some of the hottest fitness trends of last year are here to stay for 2023. → Read More
Viewer Helps Woman Find Diabetes Medicine as North Texans Hunt for Popular Drugs
An NBC 5 viewer helps a woman having trouble find her diabetes medication get a necessary dose after she reported having trouble getting her required medication. → Read More
Cancer Screenings Caught Only 14% of Cases: Report
New research highlights that just one in seven diagnosed cancers in the United States was found by a recommended screening test. → Read More
Doctors Save Life of Pianist Who Collapses After Performance
A California amateur pianist had just finished his performance when he went into cardiac arrest; his friends and fellow pianists, both medical professionals, jumped into action → Read More
Meet The Texas Artist Behind Dak Prescott's Custom and Personal Cleats
The NFL’s MyCauseMyCleats highlights important causes to NFL players including the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. → Read More
Using Virtual Reality to Relieve Phantom Limb Pain
Researchers at UTD are using VR and 3D technology to help relieve the phantom limb pains of veterans living with amputations. → Read More
Burleson Woman Beats Lung Cancer on Same Day She Is Diagnosed
Innovations in cancer treatment are saving lives every day and in one Burleson woman’s case, technology helped her beat lung cancer the same day she was diagnosed. → Read More
Keller Man Beats Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis But Uses Unique Test for Peace of Mind
A cancer diagnosis is nothing short of life-changing but for a Keller man, having the power to know he’s still cancer free is just as meaningful as beating his cancer a year ago. → Read More
State Health Officials ‘Concerned' About Early Flu Spike
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, flu monitoring indicates the Texas flu season kicked off a few weeks earlier than usual this year. → Read More
Younger People Getting Joint Replacements Proving Beneficial for Some Patients
Getting a joint replacement might be the last resort but getting it done earlier in life may have its benefits. → Read More
Could North Texas Prepare for a Tripledemic?
After more than two years of low numbers, thanks to COVID-19 precautions, influenza is back in the United States. → Read More
Man Thanks Texas Family and Medical Team for New Heart
A Colorado man recently came to North Texas for a trip that very few get to make. He traveled here to meet the people behind his recent organ transplant including the family of the donor who saved his life. → Read More
Fort Worth Grant to Unlock the Keys to Alzheimer's Disease
Extensive research into Alzheimer’s disease is about to get underway in North Texas. The National Institutes of Health just awarded close to $150 million to... → Read More
Doctors Roll Out New Guidance for Head Lice
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated guidance on head lice for the first time since 2015. → Read More
SMU Students Create Device For Parkinson's Patients
Two SMU students are making big waves in the field of Parkinson’s disease. They’ve developed a new tool that’s already getting national attention. It’s a big accomplishment but a very meaningful one for one of the budding entrepreneurs. Health reporter Bianca Castro has more. → Read More
34-Year-Old North Texas Man Beats Deadly Colon Cancer That Increasingly Impacts Young People
The hunt for answers is on after a startling trend in cancer cases was discovered in North Texas. → Read More
Dads Can Suffer From Postpartum Depression, Too
Studies show that one in ten new dads struggles with postpartum depression, and a Boyd, Texas, dad wants to help others struggling with mental health. → Read More
McKinney 5-Year-Old Helps Save Mom's Life
A quick-thinking 5-year-old boy knew exactly what to do to help his mother who suffers from a heart condition. → Read More