Mansfield man undergoes double lung transplant with groundbreaking 'lungs in a fridge' technology

The new “lungs in a fridge" tech can keep the lungs intact for up to 18 hours, compared to about four hours when kept on it. It helps doctors fly further distances across the U.S. while keeping vital organs preserved.

This Fort Worth zip code has one of the highest infant mortality rates

A south Fort Worth community has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. That’s why Baylor Scott and White is partnering with the city to address the problem.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.

UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Recognizing signs of coronary artery disease likely saved Corsicana man's life

A medical assistant who is also an amputee found himself at the center of a health crisis after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease. He had successful triple bypass surgery and is now sharing his survival story.

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.

Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices

The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.

Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery

“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea

Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Tarrant County mom’s lies led to daughter getting feeding tube, report says

A Tarrant County mom was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing her daughter by falsely claiming she had medical conditions, leading to treatments she didn’t really need.

North Texas’ supply of O- and B- blood is critically low

Carter BloodCare is urging people to donate blood, adding that some blood types are in very short supply right now.