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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?

Writer Desiree Gutierrez tries BIAB nails.

Face Value: Are BIAB Nails Worth the Burn?

By Desiree Gutierrez

Mar 21, 2025

Our "for you" page is flooded with this new gel nail trend: Is it worth the hype?

Restaurants In Dallas You Can Wear Your 'MAHA' Hat

By Simon Pruitt

Mar 12, 2025

Looking for a healthy meal? Check out these North Texas restaurants.

Drunk Driving Reaches ‘Crisis’ Level in Dallas, Responsible for 75% of Vehicular Fatalities

By Emma Ruby

Mar 11, 2025

Texas has long been one of the worst-rated states for car accidents involving an impaired driver.

Abundant, Set to Premiere in Dallas, Is a Life-Saving Film

By Austin Zook

Mar 7, 2025

Filmmaker Donald Griswold celebrates the power of storytelling while researching non-directed kidney donation.

Dallas County Opioid Overdose Deaths Still High Despite State Progress

By Emma Ruby

Mar 6, 2025

As opioid mortality rates fall nationally, Texas ranks among the states with the lowest death per capita.

Health & Wellness

Texas Among Worst States for Access to Contraceptives

Texas Legislature Republican Anti-Sex Bills Fail

Health & Wellness

Texas Among Worst States for Access to Contraceptives

Texas Legislature Republican Anti-Sex Bills Fail

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