Controversial drug ivermectin now available without prescription in Texas
Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.
Hospital fires employee after viral video shows mother giving birth in waiting room
A Dallas-area woman is seeking answers after she was forced to give birth in a hospital waiting room, an event captured in a viral video, leading the facility to fire the employee seen delaying care.
New Texas law restricting mailed abortion pills takes effect soon
A new Texas law taking effect that restricts the mailing of abortion-inducing medication from out-of-state providers and allows for civil lawsuits against violators, drawing strong criticism from physicians.
Texans' health care experience near worst in US, poll finds
The news comes as Texans brace for a potentially explosive rise in coverage costs in the new year, with Biden-era tax credits set to expire.
Viral video of mom in labor at DFW hospital sparks outrage, legal action
A video of a Black woman apparently being ignored while going into labor at a Dallas hospital has taken the internet by storm, with many people in ire at the actions of staff members.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Government expected to re-open after Trump signs funding bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the 43-day government shutdown, sending the funding bill to President Trump. His signature on Wednesday night will restore federal employee pay and services like SNAP benefits.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Kidney donor forms bond with ex-husband's wife
Amanda McCowen, the ex-wife of Joshua Maples, donated a kidney to his current wife, Angela Maples, forging an unexpected bond of love and forgiveness within their blended family.
Kidney donor forges unbreakable bond with ex-husband's wife
Amanda McCowen, the ex-wife of Joshua Maples, donated a kidney to his current wife, Angela Maples, forging an unexpected bond of love and forgiveness within their blended family.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Closed emergency room forces trauma patient to need helicopter transport
A critically injured patient was rushed to a recently closed rural emergency room in Hunt County, highlighting local fears about limited access to 24/7 care after the hospital system shut down two facilities to cut costs.