Health & Wellness

Taking a test and reading the results requires vision, or the assistance of a sighted friend. Blind people say they want to take medical tests independently and privately.

Across the country, close to 850,000 people have died from COVID-19 since March 2020. It's put a spotlight on grief, and how people work through loss. One Fort Worth organization has helped grieving families find community support since the 1980s.

A recent study highlighted some patients who had an adverse reaction to their injection after having already received a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Jennifer Holman of U.S. Dermatology Partners in Tyler explained to KERA's Sam Baker why there’s little, if any, need for worry.

This wave is hitting as the nursing workforce in Texas is burnt out and shrinking

For some Texans, a blackout could be a death sentence. They and their supporters are calling on the state to do more to protect them.

Texas-based grocer HEB recently confirmed a fall opening for Frisco and Plano locations. Community members residing in southern Dallas raise questions about when their access to fresh food will improve.

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth reported a record number of patients admitted with COVID-19 on Wednesday.

At-home COVID-19 tests are quick, easy and convenient, but sometimes they can give a false negative result. Here are a few tips from an expert on how to get the most accurate results.

Texas’ healthcare system will see the largest surge in coronavirus patients since the onset of the pandemic, according to the University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision soon that will shape the future of vaccine policies. But as litigation stands, federal mandates for Texas Army National Guard members and employers of large businesses are currently in effect.

Across the state, people are waiting hours in line to get tested and seeing delayed results as cities and counties deal with a testing shortage.

People across the state, including North Texas residents, are struggling to find COVID tests amid a surge of positive cases. Here’s a look at two community members who faced challenges when it came to getting tested.