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Smith-Shively: Are you feeling SAD? Winter blues are common

Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter. But some…

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Second annual Black Wellness Expo set to return to Tyler

EmpowerNet will host the second annual Black Wellness Expo on Feb. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at…

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Coping with stress through mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention to our body, mind, and thoughts without judgement. Increasing our…

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Fit City Tyler returns for second year since the pandemic

Tyler resident Daniel Laskowski, 39, decided to participate in the inaugural Fittest Tylerites competition because he likes to…

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Bethesda receives $15,000 grant from American Heart Association’s Circle of Red to enhance cardiology services

Bethesda Health Clinic announced a $15,000 grant from the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red. This funding will…

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Cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 to be banned from foods and drugs

U.S. health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and…

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Lighten Up East Texas kicks off for 10th year

Lighten Up East Texas kicked off Monday for its 10th year. In 2024, Lighten Up East Texas and…

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2025 Doctor Luke Society honorees announced

The 2025 Doctor Luke Society honorees have been announced as Bethesda Pediatrics Medical Director Dr. Danny Price and…

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Despite typical respiratory rates and low COVID rates, walking pneumonia on the rise in youth this fall

For the 2024 fall respiratory season, Northeast Texas has seen similar trends for RSV and the flu as…

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East Texas hospitals say they will comply to executive order requiring hospitals to ask immigration status

The Texas governor’s executive order requiring hospitals to ask patients immigration status has been in effect for a…