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Dallas Doctors Describe ‘Dire Situation’ in Gaza After Returning From Medical Aid

By Emma Ruby

Aug 14, 2025

Four physicians from the Dallas area gathered Thursday to recount their experiences bringing medical care to a war zone.

VA Cuts Are Coming. Dallas Will Pay Twice.

By Matthew Bell

Aug 7, 2025

Dallas has more than 40,000 veterans who could suffer from scaled-back services.

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.

'A Wake Up Call': HIV and STIs Cost Dallas County Nearly $400 Million

By Alyssa Fields

Aug 5, 2025

While federal sexual wellness research funding is cut, Dallas County continues to report high rates of preventable diseases.

Texas GOP Leaders Aren't Lying About THC, But They're Not Telling The Truth

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 17, 2025

In recent months, many Republican officials have said that THC is fatal and addictive. But that's far from the whole story.

Locals Who Could Get Screwed By Trump's Medicaid Cuts are 'Very Worried'

By Mark Henricks

Jul 16, 2025

Some estimates suggest as many as 300,000 Texans could lose health insurance once Medicaid cuts are made.

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.

UPDATED: Texas LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Faces Federal Cuts

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 18, 2025

A bipartisan bill to increase funding for the state's 988 line has passed the House, but it still faces federal cuts.

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.

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%.

What Price Beauty? Whatever It Is, You Probably Should Be Ready To Add a Tip

By Desiree Gutierrez

Apr 25, 2025

How much should you tip your hairstylists, brow artist, spray tans and more? We asked the professionals.

As Measles Outbreak Grows, Study Says Texas Has Second Worst Healthcare for Kids

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 9, 2025

Now is not a good time to be a sick child in the Lone Star State.

Distrust in Medical Expertise Leaves Texas Unprepared for Next Pandemic

By Emma Ruby

Mar 19, 2025

A new report notes that distrust in vaccines, medical guidance could mean “the worst is yet to come.”

As Texas Measles Cases Increase, Local Authorities Encourages Vaccinations

By Alyssa Fields

Mar 18, 2025

The measles case count has doubled in the last month. Now, North Texas is upping vaccine access.

HIV And STIs Are Rising Globally, Especially In Dallas

By Alyssa Fields

Mar 10, 2025

The rise in HIV could be explained by post-pandemic behaviors, or by a large LGBTQ+ population, or poor education or all three.

UPDATE: Measles Case in North Texas, First Measles Death Reported in West Texas

By Alyssa Fields

Feb 26, 2025

A measles outbreak stemming from a traditionalist community with a low vaccination rate could sweep through the state.

Larry Gee Needs a Kidney. Are You a Match?

By Vanessa Quilantan

Jan 15, 2025

The Dallas singer is back onstage and releasing new music, but he urgently needs a kidney donor to save his life.

Many Dallas County Residents Are Without Health Insurance

By Alyssa Fields

Jan 10, 2025

Almost 25% of people under 65 in Dallas County don't have health insurance, and the number is growing.

Baby Abandoning on the Rise in Texas Reveals Lack of Education

By Alyssa Fields

Jan 3, 2025

Texas allows mothers to anonymously relinquish parental rights, but babies are still illegally abandoned.

Britna Savarese is known as Dallas' Death Doula.

Dallas Death Doula Wants You To Plan Your Perfect Exit

By Diego Hernandez

Dec 17, 2024

Britna Savarese says death is inevitable, so plan the perfect death.

Healthcare

Texas OB-GYNs Fear $100,000 Penalty If Bill Passes

COVID-19 Surges Again In The New School Year

Healthcare

Texas OB-GYNs Fear $100,000 Penalty If Bill Passes

COVID-19 Surges Again In The New School Year

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