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What Is Fentanyl? A Clear Medical Overview

What Is Fentanyl? A Clear Medical Overview

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid medication developed for legitimate medical use. It is classified as a strong analgesic, meaning it is a drug specifically designed to relieve pain. Unlike over-the-counter pain…

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Back-to-School Anxiety: How Parents Can Help Children Make a Confident Return to the Classroom

IRVING, Texas - As students prepare to return to school, experts say it's normal for children to experience a mix of…

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Adaptive Fitness Provider Special Strong Expands to Irving and Denton Area With New Franchise

IRVING, Texas - Special Strong, a provider of adaptive and inclusive fitness programs for individuals with mental, physical and…

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American Heart Association Warns Extreme Heat Can Increase Risk of Serious Heart Problems

DALLAS, Texas - As dangerous summer temperatures continue across much of the United States, the American Heart Association is…

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UNT Dallas to Host Free Drive-Thru Food Pantry for North Texas Families on July 17

DALLAS, Texas. The University of North Texas at Dallas will host its monthly drive-thru food pantry on Friday, July 17, offering…

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New Texas Behavioral Health Center Opens in Dallas, Expanding Mental Health Care Access

DALLAS — State officials, healthcare leaders and lawmakers gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the Texas…

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Parkland Cancer Center Earns National ASCO Certification for Quality Cancer Care

DALLAS — Parkland Health has earned ASCO Certified® status, a national recognition awarded by the Association for…

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Five North Texas Orthopedic Practices to Unite Under One Brand

DALLAS, TEXAS –  All-Star Orthopaedics, AOA Orthopedic Specialists, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center,…

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Arlington Launches 911 Nurse Navigation Program to Reduce Strain on Emergency Services

ARLINGTON, Texas – 911 systems are facing a new reality: call volumes are climbing, and more people are dialing 911…

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