Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia

A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.

Dallas allergies: What is the pollen count for North Texas?

Are you wondering why your eyes are watering, you're sneezing, maybe have a sinus headache? We can tell you it may have something to do with the tree and grass pollen in the North Texas air.

Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.

Blue Cross Blue Shield drops NTX provider
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A contract dispute has led to Blue Cross Blue Shield ending its coverage at dozens of hospitals in north Texas.

Texas Senate bill bans junk food for food stamps
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The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.

Federal grant freeze impact Dallas County Health
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Dallas County Commissioners are learning the real impact of two federal health grants totaling $70 million that have been put on hold.

Dallas County forced to lay off 21 health workers, cancel vaccination events

Federal funding cuts have already forced Dallas County to lay off several health workers, and dozens of community events planned to provide immunizations against diseases have been scrapped.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Dallas County Health loses $70M in federal funding
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Dallas County Health and Human Services has lost two federal grants totaling $70 million. It could mean layoffs for as many as 80 employees, including nurses, lab scientists, educators, and administrative support staff

Dallas County Health loses $70M in federal funding

Dallas County’s health department is scrambling to save jobs after losing two federal grants totaling $70 million.

Which US city is the healthiest to live in?

WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.

Texas measles outbreak: Spike in new cases
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A spike in new cases of measles in Texas has some doctors concerned. There have now been more than 400 cases across the state since late January.

UT Arlington launches mobile simulation lab
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The high-tech mannequins can have realistic injuries. One of them even simulates childbirth and other obstetric emergencies. They can also respond to questions from nurses.