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Cure for Paranoia to Headline Inaugural Louder Than Stigma Fest in September

By Austin Zook

Aug 12, 2025

The event, which will take place during National Suicide Prevention Month, will offer mental health resources for locals.

Ibogaine is used for breaking addiction to opiates.

The Hallucinatory Power of Ibogaine is Surprisingly Gaining Acceptance in Texas

By Alyssa Fields

Aug 6, 2025

Texas hates when people get high, but the state is on its way toward legalizing ibogaine, a potent, potentially fatal hallucinogen.

On Top in Texas: A New Study Found the State's Biggest Fetish

By Alec Spicer

Jul 29, 2025

Texas furries are gonna have to work harder. A new study from FetishFinder says Texans prefer a more voyeuristic interest.

The Big Beautiful Baby Boom? Texas Among Worst States for Access to Contraceptives

By Emma Ruby

Jul 17, 2025

Experts warn that cuts to Medicaid could further erode protections for contraception access.

Maybe the Texas Legislature Doesn't Totally Hate Sex After All

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 14, 2025

Our lawmakers will soon head back to Austin for a special session, but sex isn't on the agenda.

Never Say Dye: Can Abbott and RFK Jr.'s War on Synthetic Food Coloring Make Texas Healthy Again?

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 7, 2025

Welcome an unexpected health nut to the top table: the GOP. The new laws might also help small food businesses.

Abbott Builds Response Team for Parasitic Flesh-Eating Flies

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 27, 2025

Texas is the largest supplier of beef in the country. Soon, we will also be the top breeder of flies.

Doctors Warn of AI Invading the Medical Industry

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence has invaded just about every sector, but doctors warn about the shortcomings of AI in medicine.

Seed Oils Out, Zero-Proof In: Harwood Hospitality’s Wellness Revolution Hits Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 23, 2025

Harwood eliminates seed and nut oils and debuts a lofty nonalcoholic beverage program.

Dallas Was Already Itchy, Now Here Comes Mosquito Season

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 20, 2025

We’ll get through this mosquito season together, but could you maybe help us scratch our itch?

Chronic Pain Sufferers Could Become Eligible For Texas Medical Marijuana

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 5, 2025

For most Texans, getting high is getting harder as a THC ban looms. But for others, medical marijuana will now be an option.

Yes, You CAN: CAN Community Health Opens Doors to Accessible Healthcare

By Jordan Maddox

Jun 4, 2025

No health insurance? No problem. This new clinic in Oak Lawn wants to help eliminate barriers to healthcare to slow the spread of HIV.

Dr. Mary Collings is a chiropractor in Dallas to famous athletes.

The Mavs and Stars Get Their Backs Cracked by This Trailblazing Doctor

By Richie Whitt

May 28, 2025

Dr. Mary Collings has shattered glass ceilings in pro sports for decades, and now she is strengthening a new, unusual family bond.

14 of the Best Places in Dallas for a Good Walk

By Thomas Lowery and Carly May Gravley

May 24, 2025

If you want some fresh air and exercise but don't want to step outside the city, these walkable areas are for you.

Not Your Surgeon’s Bariatrics: The Rise and Risks of Dallas’ GLP-1 Craze

By Desiree Gutierrez

May 14, 2025

GLP-1s have reshaped Dallas’ bariatrics, decreasing surgeries by as much as 60%.

As Texas Bigwigs Target Fluoride, Dallas Has Already Waded Through This Debate

By Emma Ruby

May 2, 2025

If no one ever mentioned fluoride again, we’d be satisfied. However, that doesn’t seem to be likely.

‘Lots of Red Flags’: Local Autism Advocate Reacts to RFK Jr. Misinformation

By Emma Ruby

May 1, 2025

The DHHS head visited Texas this week and downplayed the measles outbreak, encouraging attention for autism research instead.

‘People Are Hungry’: The State of Food Insecurity in Dallas County

By Emma Ruby

Apr 16, 2025

The most recent data shows that Black families have a harder time finding and affording quality food.

Oak Cliff Sandlot Gives Everyone a Chance to Fall in Love with Baseball

By Austin Zook

Apr 4, 2025

The local league emphasizes good times and good vibes, with baseball as a communal experience.

A Dallas Pilates Club For Latinas Is Going Viral, No Surprise

By Melanie Hernandez

Mar 24, 2025

Where else could one find a pilates class dedicated Bad Bunny or Rauw Alejandro?

Health & Wellness

Vaccine Hesitancy is Skyrocketing in Dallas County

Fingers Get Pointed After Puppy Yoga Class Deaths

Health & Wellness

Vaccine Hesitancy is Skyrocketing in Dallas County

Fingers Get Pointed After Puppy Yoga Class Deaths

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