Parkland Health offers free HIV testing at Walgreens for National HIV Testing Day on Friday
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
Texas to put warning labels on foods with certain food additives
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
Texas measles outbreak: No new cases in connection to West Texas outbreak
Only two Texas counties remain designated as "outbreak counties" by DSHS.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Texas measles outbreak: Six new cases reported in latest update
Texas health officials are reporting six new cases of measles Tuesday tied to an outbreak in West Texas.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
