Health & Wellness

Abortion is legal in Texas only when the life of the mother or a “major bodily function” is at risk. Doctors, who could face prison time for performing an abortion, have been seeking clarification on the exception.

Public health experts say Texas needs better messaging on vaccinations and quarantining and more people conducting contact tracing to contain the spread.

Cancer patients are likely to lose touch with friends and family after receiving their diagnosis. The Cancer Support Community North Texas has tips and resources on dealing with the phenomenon.

The fifth annual Caring for Our Own seminar included panels on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, as well as tips on preparing for treatment.

The Texas Coalition for Patients has a legislative priority list that includes restrictions on artificial intelligence and improved transparency surrounding prior authorizations.

Dallas County commissioners awarded about $1 million from Purdue Pharma lawsuit settlement funds to each caregiver.

Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed a ban on all non-prescribed THC earlier this month. But business experts and cannabis researchers say restrictions could work instead.

Prism Health North Texas announced a federal designation that allows the nonprofit's locations to charge Dallas County patients on a sliding scale based on household income for underinsured or uninsured patients.

That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.

With just days before open enrollment ends, The Senior Source is helping people avoid scams and make informed choices when enrolling in Medicare or other insurance programs.

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.