Sam Baker
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Dallas, TX, United States
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U.K. study suggests drinking coffee may help you live longer
The seven-year study of about 120,000 middle-aged people suggested those who drank coffee with or without sugar over that time had a lower risk of death than non-coffee drinkers. Dr. Ruby Shah, an internist and obesity expert with Texas Health Plano, told KERA’s Sam Baker the results didn’t surprise her. → Read More
Dallas Mother At Parkland Hospital Transmits COVID-19 To Unborn Child In Utero
A baby girl born prematurely at Parkland Hospital in May is believed to be the first in Texas — and one of the first in the U.S. — to become infected with → Read More
Broken Heart Syndrome: How COVID-19 Can Take Its Toll Even If You Don't Get It
Broken heart syndrome, or stress-related cardiomyopathy, is heart dysfunction brought on by some form of emotional or physiological stress. A new study → Read More
West Nile Virus: How It's Similar And Different From COVID-19
As the coronavirus surge continues, there’s another virus to watch for now: West Nile. Dallas County’s already spraying for the mosquito-borne disease and → Read More
Ways To End The Stigma Of Mental Health
One in five children in America are believed to have a mental health disorder. The reluctance to talk openly about it because of the stigma against such → Read More
How To Nurture Your Child's Mental Health
Parents usually keep watch on their child’s physical health. But they may not pay as much attention to mental health unless a specific problem has been → Read More
Report On Predatory Medical Billing In Texas Names 28 Hospitals And A Dallas Law Firm
The May 27 report from a healthcare research and policy team at Johns Hopkins University found 28 hospitals (22 in the state) have sued patients in Texas → Read More
How Coronavirus Added To Major Health Disparities Found In Southeast Dallas
A Parkland Health & Hospital System report last year found high rates of health disparities in certain ZIP codes in southeast Dallas. The report's → Read More
Warning Issued About Anti-Malaria Drugs Touted For Use Against COVID-19
The Texas Department of Health Services recently shipped an unproven treatment for coronavirus to at least 70 hospitals across the state. But the North → Read More
TAVR: An Option For More People To Avoid Open Heart Surgery
More people can now take advantage of a less invasive way to replace the major valve in the heart and avoid open heart surgery. → Read More
A New Study Suggests A Link Between Blood Pressure And Dementia
One more reason to avoid high blood pressure: A new study suggests a possible link between high blood pressure and dementia. The study followed about 48 → Read More
Salad For Breakfast: What You Gain By Not Waiting Until Later
Americans usually eat salad at lunch or dinner, but a current food trend involves salad for breakfast. A North Texas dietitian says this can be a great way → Read More
Heat-Related Illness: Why You Can't Take The Sun For Granted
Summer heat in Texas at or near 100 degrees is uncomfortable, but also dangerous if you’re not careful. An emergency medicine physician warns not to take → Read More
First It Was Sleep, Now Your Eyes: Another Warning About Blue Light
New scientific evidence suggests the blue light coming from LED lighting may be harmful to your eyes. There are preventive steps you can take. But a local → Read More
What You Need To Know About Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic shock happens when your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to your body. Whether it results from a severe heart attack or not, cardiogenic → Read More
Fort Worth Emergency Room Cuts Back Use Of Opioids In Response To National Crisis
In response to the nation’s opioid crisis, Baylor Scott &White Fort Worth's emergency department is among a growing number across the country choosing → Read More
What You Need to Know About Esophageal Cancer And Why It's On The Rise In The U.S.
Cancer of the esophagus — the tube that goes from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S., and it's often diagnosed in later stages. → Read More
CDC Study Suggests Some Pregnant Women Use E-Cigarettes Despite Dangers Of Smoking
Concerns about e-cigarettes usually center on youth. But a CDC report using data from Texas and Oklahoma suggests it’s a problem to watch among pregnant → Read More
How National Accreditation Helped Public Health In Tarrant County
Public health departments have put together a voluntary national accreditation system to hold themselves accountable to the public. The director of Tarrant → Read More
Your Blood Vessels May Be One More Reason To Avoid Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have been linked to heart, nerve and stomach problems. A recent study suggests consuming even one can might affect how well your blood → Read More